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Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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About

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is a residential area located directly south of Birmingham's city centre. The ward is primarily characterised by terraced housing, with a mix of larger Victorian properties and more modern builds. Its main thoroughfares, like Ladypool Road and Stratford Road, are lined with a high density of independent shops, restaurants, and grocery stores serving the local community. The area is densely populated and has a notably young demographic.

The physical geography includes the River Rea, which flows northwards through the western edge of the ward. A very specific local landmark is the former Balsall Heath Baths, a historic Edwardian building on Mary Street that has been converted into a community centre. Green space is provided by Sparkbrook Park and the smaller Adderley Park, which offer recreational facilities. The area is well-connected by several major bus routes along the Bristol Road and Moseley Road corridors.

Area overview

On average Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is £37,456 per year. There are 14 schools in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is home to around 27,334 people, with a population density of about 7,976.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Population
27,334
Population density
7,976.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.45(+118%)
Vehicle crime
13.43(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.71(+3%)
Other theft
9.62(+68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
12,889
47.16%
Bangladeshi
3,167
11.59%
Arab
2,238
8.19%
British
1,842
6.74%
African
1,706
6.24%
Total population: 27,328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
6,758
34.27%
Level 4 qualifications or above
4,011
20.34%
Level 3 (A level)
2,780
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,631
13.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,433
12.34%
Total 16+ residents: 19,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,978
25.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,712
22.11%
Other social rented
1,605
20.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,344
17.36%
Social rents from council
745
9.62%
Total households: 7,742

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East 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 Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£124,000
Semi-Detached5£280,000
Terraced67£167,000

10 years median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

All postcodes in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

B112PN

Golden Hillock Road

B112QE

Withdean Close

B120DF

Oughton Road

B120AU

Highgate Road

B128QS

Beech Avenue

B128RE

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

B128SW

Brunel Close

B128UX

Ombersley Road

B111EH

White Road

B111UE

Roderick Road

B113RP

Weston Lane

B128QU

Ash Avenue

B111NL

Hampson Close

B111PR

Oakfield Avenue

B111QE

Walford Road

B111TY

Benton Road

B111XD

Ladypool Road

B112NA

Fraser Road

B120BS

Moseley Road

B128AQ

Stoney Lane

B128EG

Stoney Lane

B128LG

Ladypool Road

B128TN

Oldfield Road

B111RU

Main Street

B111RX

Spark Street

B111UY

Madeley Road

B128QB

Newport Road

B128QR

Fir Avenue

B128RJ

Holly Avenue

B128TJ

Oldfield Road

B111LJ

Webster Close

B111PQ

Fallows Road

B111TL

Barrows Road

B111UG

Medlicott Road

B112HP

Warwick Road

B112NS

Enville Grove

B112PJ

Golden Hillock Road

B120AY

Highgate Road

B111PX

The Limes

B111SD

Arundel Place

B112RJ

Small Heath Trading Estate

B120EA

Moseley Road

B128RH

Lilac Avenue

B111QX

Victoria Court

B111XE

Ladypool Road

B112HT

Manor Farm Road

B112JR

Warwick Road

B112LQ

Tyseley Industrial Estate

B113RX

Weston Lane

B128NJ

Hertford Street

B128TH

Woodfield Road

B111LH

Palmerston Road

B111LW

Gladstone Road

B114PJ

Fulham Road

B128TD

Woodfield Road

B128UB

Grosmont Avenue

B111JR

Henley Street

B111TU

Osborn Road

B111UL

Rosary Villas

B128AF

Stoney Lane

B128LB

Ladypool Road

B128QG

Pembroke Road

B128RD

Laurel Avenue

B128RZ

Ash Grove

B128UT

Ombersley Road

B111AA

Stratford Road

B111QG

Church View

B112JG

River Lee Road

B112QD

Hangleton Drive

B128XD

Ombersley Road

B111PN

Barrows Road

B113FE

School View

B113RQ

Havelock Road

B128NX

Brunswick Road

B111NR

Walford Road

B111XB

Beechfield Road

B111DA

Stratford Road

B111TD

Kyrwicks Lane

B100AD

Lawden Road

B128QZ

Poplar Avenue

B111PY

Medlicott Road

B111RB

Stratford Road

B128ED

Highgate Road

B128LA

Ladypool Road

B128UF

Oldfield Road

B111PB

Abbotsford Road

B128QY

Runcorn Road

B128RG

May Avenue

B111DW

Stretton Grove

B111QS

Stratford Road

B111SU

Turnpike Close

B128DB

Roshven Road

B128DE

Clent Villas

B128JZ

Ladypool Road

B128NY

Brunswick Road

B111NX

Medlicott Road

B112LR

Seeleys Park

B113HD

Reddings Lane

B114QU

Warwick Road

B128NP

Brunswick Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.