On average Balsall Heath West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 41.1% 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 is £45,774 per year. There are 3 schools in Balsall Heath West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Balsall Heath West is home to around 12,153 people, with a population density of about 7,680.1 per km².
Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £169 |
| Terraced | 13 | £257,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 10 | £146,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £108,750 | £122,000 | £161,750 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £190,000 | £150,500 |
| 2018 | £90,000 | £220,000 | £165,500 |
| 2019 | £120,475 | £135,550 | £173,500 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £189,500 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £157,500 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £130,000 | £227,500 | £232,010 |
| 2023 | £212,030 | £241,000 | £298,920 |
| 2024 | £210,000 | £252,500 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £215,750 | £245,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £115,000 | — | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £221 | £148 |
| 2017 | £155 | £227 | £152 |
| 2018 | £139 | £254 | £173 |
| 2019 | £181 | £148 | £171 |
| 2020 | £156 | £216 | £183 |
| 2021 | £287 | £282 | £198 |
| 2022 | £174 | £284 | £217 |
| 2023 | £341 | £261 | £276 |
| 2024 | £414 | £141 | £351 |
| 2025 | £438 | £350 | £323 |
| 2026 | £208 | — | £230 |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Balsall Heath West ward.
Duncan Ali
Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026
Balsall Heath West records about 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.
The median sale price in Balsall Heath West is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
Balsall Heath West has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
Balsall Heath West scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Balsall Heath West sits around rank 2,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The average household income in Balsall Heath West is around £45,774 per year, and 41% of homes are social housing (ONS data).
Balsall Heath West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).
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