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Balsall Heath West

About

Balsall Heath West is a residential ward located in south-central Birmingham. The area is characterised by a dense grid of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with many converted into flats. Streets are generally quiet, with local commerce focused along the main thoroughfares like Edward Road. The ward is predominantly residential, with a mix of private and social housing, and includes several places of worship and community centres serving its population.

A notable local landmark is the Moseley Road Baths, a historic Grade II* listed swimming pool that has been in continuous operation for over a century. The ward contains numerous small green spaces, such as Sparkbrook Park, which provides recreational space. It is a multicultural area, with a significant proportion of residents from South Asian backgrounds, influencing the local shops and eateries. The area is well-connected by several bus routes to Birmingham city centre.

Area overview

On average Balsall Heath West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.9% 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 £45,683 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). Balsall Heath West is home to around 12,153 people, with a population density of about 7,680.1 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

257

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Balsall Heath West Population

12,153

Population density

7,680.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

121.95(+215%)

Criminal damage and arson

24.85(+241%)

Vehicle crime

22.55(+246%)

Other theft

18.35(+222%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.28(+60%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

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

Economics

No qualifications

2,697

29.16%

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,384

25.78%

Level 3 (A level)

1,561

16.88%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,091

11.8%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

975

10.54%

Total 16+ residents: 9,248

Housing

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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	26	£223,500	£4,852	£112,500	£178,000	£302,500	£331,750
Semi-Detached	2	£272,500	£2,794	£247,750	£258,750	£286,250	£297,250
Terraced	14	£258,750	£2,447	£142,750	£219,250	£303,750	£348,650

10 years median price trend in Balsall Heath West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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