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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, 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.

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

Median price£249,750

Price per sq ft£223

Sales (last 12 months)24

Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £300K

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.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	1	£300,000	£169	£300,000	£300,000	£300,000	£300,000
Terraced	13	£257,500	£230	£141,000	£215,000	£305,000	£383,400
Flats	10	£146,000	£209	£88,000	£123,750	£249,875	£287,513

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balsall Heath West

Sale price

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

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Balsall Heath West ward.

Local councillors

Duncan Ali

Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Balsall Heath West

B57NW

Hawkins Close

B129DU

Sherbourne Road

B57RB

Constance Road

B129PH

Beaconsfield Road

B129RP

Strensham Road

B129AG

Lanchester Close

B57BF

Belgrave Middleway

B129BN

Tindal Street

B129EQ

Bridge Croft

B129BL

Moseley Road

B57PU

Princess Road

B57NA

Murrell Close

B57BQ

Balsall Heath Road

B129LJ

Cheddar Road

B129RU

Park Avenue

B129ND

Willows Crescent

B129QU