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Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

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About

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is a residential neighbourhood situated south of Birmingham's city centre. The area is characterised by a dense network of terraced housing, many with distinctive bay windows, built primarily in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Streets are lined with small, independent shops and local services catering to the community's daily needs, with a focus on practical retail rather than large chains.

The area is defined by its community-focused atmosphere. The presence of numerous places of worship reflects the varied backgrounds of its residents. A notable local landmark is the Moseley Road Baths, a historic swimming facility that has been a focal point for generations. Public transport links provide direct connections to the broader city, while the nearby Ladypool Road offers a concentrated stretch of South Asian restaurants and grocery stores.

Area overview

On average Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year. There are 4 schools in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is home to around 7,232 people, with a population density of about 8,221.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road Population
7,232
Population density
8,221.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.68(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.48(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.09(-11%)
Vehicle crime
9.4(+43%)
Public order
8.85(+45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,616
36.16%
Arab
1,188
16.42%
British
749
10.35%
African
532
7.35%
Bangladeshi
380
5.25%
Total population: 7,234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,750
32.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,243
22.88%
Level 3 (A level)
827
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
692
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 5,432

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
609
25.99%
Other social rented
563
24.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
19.8%
Social rents from council
327
13.96%
Owns with a mortgage
314
13.4%
Total households: 2,343

Property prices in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £456,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£208,000
Semi-Detached1£415,000
Terraced13£280,000

10 years median price trend in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road.

All postcodes in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

B129EX

Lincoln Street

B129HD

Clevedon Road

B129JQ

Edward Road

B129TA

Laxford Close

B139AN

Kingswood Road

B129TP

Vincent Street

B129AD

Moseley Road

B129LG

Reaside Croft

B129PB

Edgbaston Road

B129TL

Lapworth Grove

B129EH

Kinver Croft

B129HF

Alpha Close

B129AG

Lanchester Close

B129RB

Richmond Avenue

B129QU

Tindal Street

B128QE

Newport Road

B128QP

Runcorn Road

B129BL

Moseley Road

B129TX

Vincent Street

B128QA

Whitby Road

B129LQ

Court Road

B129LS

Edward Road

B129BF

Griffiths Close

B129TU

Tanworth Grove

B128QN

Brighton Road

B129AR

Eden Avenue

B129EF

Bridge Croft

B129QY

Nursery Avenue

B129TH

Vincent Parade

B139ED

Church Road

B139AP

Kingswood Road

B129DP

Sherbourne Road

B129SU

Mary Street

B129QS

Tindal Street

B139AE

Church Road

B139AS

St Albans Road

B128QB

Newport Road

B128RJ

Holly Avenue

B129SZ

Wilmcote Close

B129QT

Cromer Road

B128SU

Prospect Place

B129LW

Siskin Drive

B129TG

Sherron Gardens

B129TD

Cobden Gardens

B129TS

Camrose Croft

B129TW

Hollycot Gardens

B128QG

Pembroke Road

B129RH

Bath Walk

B128PU

Brighton Road

B129BB

Griffiths Close

B129BN

Tindal Street

B129TB

Hampden Retreat

B128LA

Ladypool Road

B129LF

Edward Road

B139AJ

Chestnut Road

B128JZ

Ladypool Road

B129AE

Moseley Road

B129LA

Edward Road

B128QD

Newport Road

B129EQ

Bridge Croft

B129SR

Balsall Heath West

B129AX

Griffiths Close

B139BP

Sandford Road

B129BD

Griffiths Close

B129LP

Edward Road

B139AH

Chestnut Road

B129DW

Sherbourne Road

B129HE

Clevedon Road

B129LJ

Cheddar Road

B128BS

Alder Road

B139AG

Church Road

B128QH

Brighton Road

B128RQ

Runcorn Road

B129SP

Wenman Street

B129TQ

Trevose Retreat

B129AF

Balsall Heath Road

B129RT

George Street

B139AL

Kingswood Road

B129BU

Moseley Road

B129RU

Park Avenue

B129TR

Camrose Croft

B129DT

Sherbourne Road

B129ER

Gosford Street

B129RA

Homer Street

B129ST

Mary Street

B129TT

Maydene Croft

B139BA

Woodstock Road

B129LN

Minivet Drive

B139AU

Queenswood Road

B129JU

Mary Street

B129BH

Haden Street

B129ES

Balsall Heath Road

B129QL

Tindal Street

B129SY

Balfour Street

B129BS

Moseley Road

B129DU

Sherbourne Road

B129QP

Cromer Road

B129QR

Cromer Road

B128BN

Birchwood Crescent

B139BB

Woodstock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.