Tunnel Cottages, Kings Norton, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B38 9BD.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Tunnel Cottages, Kings Norton, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 12 May 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £166,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Tunnel Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Tunnel Cottages has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £166,500 | 12 May 2023 |
Sold prices on Tunnel Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Tunnel Cottages B38 9BD | 12 May 2023 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Tunnel Cottages B38 9BD | 1 Dec 2017 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Tunnel Cottages | £148,000 (Dec 2017) → £185,000 (May 2023) | +25% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Tunnel Cottages
Crime
217 crimes were reported within about a mile of Tunnel Cottages in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 91 |
| Vehicle crime | 34 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Tunnel Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy 739 pupils | All-through | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School 169 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 219 pupils | Primary Church of England/Methodist | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Fairway Primary Academy 164 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kings Norton Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Ways School 44 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Kings Norton Nursery School 98 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 1,193 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Kings Norton station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Northfield station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Bournville station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ark Kings Academy (opp, Foyle Road) 1 min walk
- Meadowsweet Avenue (before, Shannon Road) 1 min walk
- Ark Kings Academy (adj, Foyle Road) 1 min walk
- Meadowsweet Avenue (adjacent, Shannon Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Rea Valley Health Partnership
66 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 0.3 mi - Hawkesley Medical Practice
375 Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 0.4 mi - Wychall Lane Surgery
11 Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Northwood Medical Centre
10-12 Middleton Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Tunnel Road Kings Norton · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kings Norton · 0.6 mi
- Spar Spar - Redditch Road · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cotteridge · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Kd Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Browns Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Browns Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Mydentist · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Hawkesley Health Centre · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 31.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 51.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 694 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,672 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Tunnel Cottages
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 48.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 15.9% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.4% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.1% | 34% |
| No religion | 38.2% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 29.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 2.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.4% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.8% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 41.8% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.2% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.1% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.9% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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Estate agents near Tunnel Cottages
- Drakes Estate Agents 2.2 mi
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- Hollier & Browne 2.3 mi
- Martin & Co 2.7 mi
- Dixons 2.7 mi
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