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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 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 37% 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 2 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
125
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
64.44(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.97(+92%)
Vehicle crime
9.96(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.26(-14%)
Public order
8.71(+44%)
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

Median price£232,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £271K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £381,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£300,000£169
Terraced13£232,000£214
Flats9£135,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£109,375£166,250
2017£100,000£134,500
2018£91,500£162,750
2019£119,950£147,000
2020£119,500£155,000
2021£145,000£186,750
2022£130,000£212,010
2023£173,486£215,000
2024£209,500£320,000
2025£219,000£280,000
2026£90,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£190£141
2017£171£135
2018£139£178
2019£197£161
2020£176£192
2021£281£163
2022£186£223
2023£294£189
2024£410£353
2025£439£309
2026£129£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

Is Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road safe?

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road?

The median sale price in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £232,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road?

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road?

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road sits around rank 1,350 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road?

The average household income in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is around £38,090 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

B128RQ

Runcorn Road

B129TT

Maydene Croft

B129AE

Moseley Road

B129QY

Nursery Avenue

B129QX

Homer Street

B129AP

Bird Close

B129AG

Lanchester Close

B128LA

Ladypool Road

B129TX

Vincent Street

B129RE

Tindal Street

B129BN

Tindal Street

B129BD

Griffiths Close

B129BL

Moseley Road

B128QH

Brighton Road

B128QA

Whitby Road

B139AH

Chestnut Road

B129EG

Kinver Croft

B129TA

Laxford Close

B129LS

Edward Road

B129RB

Richmond Avenue

B139AN

Kingswood Road

B129QS

Tindal Street

B129ST

Mary Street

B129EF

Bridge Croft

B129SR

Balsall Heath West

B129RU

Park Avenue

B129SP

Wenman Street

B129LG

Reaside Croft

B128BP

Birchwood Road

B129DX

Royston Croft

B129HD

Clevedon Road

B129LP

Edward Road

B129LR

Edward Road

B129AR

Eden Avenue

B129TZ

Moseley Road

B129PB

Edgbaston Road

B129AD

Moseley Road

B139BP

Sandford Road

B129LN

Minivet Drive

B129QR

Cromer Road

B129TY

Vincent Close

B129TJ

Vincent Street

B129TQ

Trevose Retreat

B139AS

St Albans Road

B139BA

Woodstock Road

B128QP

Runcorn Road

B129HF

Alpha Close

B128JZ

Ladypool Road

B139ED

Church Road

B129SZ

Wilmcote Close

B139AW

Kingswood Road

B139AU

Queenswood Road

B129AX

Griffiths Close

B129HA

Orchards Way

B129RG

George Street

B128QB

Newport Road

B129DW

Sherbourne Road

B129TU

Tanworth Grove

B129TW

Hollycot Gardens

B129ES

Balsall Heath Road

B129QU

Tindal Street

B128BN

Birchwood Crescent

B129LB

Edward Road

B129TS

Camrose Croft

B129BU

Moseley Road

B129LW

Siskin Drive

B129BW

Tindal Street

B129DU

Sherbourne Road

B129EH

Kinver Croft

B129SY

Balfour Street

B129BF

Griffiths Close

B128QE

Newport Road

B129HE

Clevedon Road

B129TR

Camrose Croft

B129QT

Cromer Road

B129RH

Bath Walk

B129AJ

Lucas Close

B139AP

Kingswood Road

B128PU

Brighton Road

B139AE

Church Road

B129LH

Edward Road

B129ER

Gosford Street

B129TN

Trevorne Close

B129LA

Edward Road

B129DT

Sherbourne Road

B129TH

Vincent Parade

B129TL

Lapworth Grove

B129TP

Vincent Street

B139BB

Woodstock Road

B139AJ

Chestnut Road

B129EX

Lincoln Street

B129TB

Hampden Retreat

B129LF

Edward Road

B129AF

Balsall Heath Road

B129TD

Cobden Gardens

B129EQ

Bridge Croft

B129RT

George Street

B129DP

Sherbourne Road

B129BS

Moseley Road

B129RA

Homer Street