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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.

All postcodesin Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road

B129TG

Sherron Gardens

B129LJ

Cheddar Road

B128QD

Newport Road

B129BB

Griffiths Close

B129QP

Cromer Road

B139DX

Sandford Road

B129RJ

Mary Street

B139AG

Church Road

B129JQ

Edward Road

B129QL

Tindal Street

B128RJ

Holly Avenue

B129JU

Mary Street

B129LQ

Court Road

B129SU

Mary Street

B128QG

Pembroke Road

B129BH

Haden Street

B128BS

Alder Road

B128QN

Brighton Road

B139AL

Kingswood Road