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Balsall Heath West

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About

Balsall Heath West is a residential ward located in the southern part of Birmingham, UK. The area is predominantly made up of terraced houses and low-rise flats, with a mix of private and social housing. It is bordered by Moseley to the north and Sparkbrook to the east, with the A38 serving as a key transport route. The ward has a high population density, with a significant proportion of young families and students.

The area features several small parks and green spaces, including Balsall Heath Park, which provides recreational facilities. Local amenities include independent shops, takeaways, and community centres, catering to the needs of residents. Balsall Heath West has a strong sense of community, with active neighbourhood groups and cultural organisations. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Birmingham city centre and surrounding areas. The ward has undergone gradual regeneration efforts in recent years, focusing on housing improvements and public safety.

Area overview

On average Balsall Heath West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.0% 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 is £37,447 per year. There are 9 schools in Balsall Heath West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balsall Heath West Population
12,153
Population density
7,680.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,541
29.14%
Arab
1,835
15.1%
British
1,512
12.44%
African
1,060
8.72%
Caribbean
722
5.94%
Total population: 12,153

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,020
26.28%
Owns outright
883
22.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
778
20.05%
Social rents from council
577
14.87%
Owns with a mortgage
509
13.12%
Total households: 3,881

Property prices in Balsall Heath West

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Balsall Heath West 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats41£209,000
Semi-Detached3£245,000
Terraced16£269,500

10 years median price trend in Balsall Heath West

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

Data Sources

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