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Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

About

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is a residential area in south Birmingham, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. The area has a strong sense of community, with local shops, cafes, and independent businesses along Kingswood Road serving as a hub for daily life. Public transport links, including buses, provide easy access to the city centre and nearby areas like Moseley and Sparkhill.

The area is home to several parks and green spaces, such as Balsall Heath Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Schools and community centres play an active role in the neighbourhood, hosting events and activities. While primarily residential, the area has seen gradual development, with efforts to improve local infrastructure and housing. Its location close to major routes like the A34 makes it a practical choice for commuters.

Area overview

On average Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 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 of residents in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £32,200 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).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

133

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road Population

7,232

Population density

8,221.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	39	£209,000	£162,900	£204,000	£225,000	£267,450
Semi-Detached	1	£415,000	£415,000	£415,000	£415,000	£415,000
Terraced	13	£280,000	£171,900	£232,000	£390,000	£456,000

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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