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Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Population

27,334

Population density

7,976.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£124,000	£94,200	£111,000	£131,500	£135,100
Semi-Detached	5	£280,000	£93,312	£187,500	£280,000	£323,200
Terraced	67	£167,000	£90,000	£149,000	£186,000	£258,400

10 years median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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