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Sparkbrook North

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About

Sparkbrook North is a residential neighbourhood situated south-east of Birmingham's city centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some newer infill developments. It contains local shopping parades along Ladypool Road and Stratford Road, serving daily needs. Industrial units are concentrated in its northern section near the railway lines.

One notable landmark is the former Birmingham Central Mosque building on Stratford Road, now used by other community groups. The area is bordered by the River Rea to the west, which flows through a linear park. Public transport includes several bus routes connecting to the city centre and neighbouring districts like Sparkhill and Balsall Heath.

Area overview

On average Sparkbrook North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 201 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 52.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year. There are 12 schools in Sparkbrook North: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sparkbrook North is home to around 8,626 people, with a population density of about 4,594.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
201
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sparkbrook North Population
8,626
Population density
4,594.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.16(+120%)
Vehicle crime
28.17(+327%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.21(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
16(+123%)
Public order
14.26(+134%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,091
24.24%
African
1,789
20.74%
Arab
893
10.35%
Bangladeshi
794
9.2%
British
700
8.12%
Total population: 8,626

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,082
33.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,208
19.28%
Level 3 (A level)
903
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
845
13.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,266

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,006
34.85%
Other social rented
634
21.96%
Owns outright
441
15.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
372
12.89%
Owns with a mortgage
313
10.84%
Total households: 2,887

Property prices in Sparkbrook North

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Sparkbrook North area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £309,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£213,995
Terraced9£210,000

10 years median price trend in Sparkbrook North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook North.

All postcodes in Sparkbrook North

B120XG

Ketley Croft

B111AG

Stratford Road

B120UX

Stanhope Street

B111LF

Claremont Road

B111HJ

Dolobran Road

B100BW

Small Heath Highway

B100NN

Camelot Way

B100DP

Golden Hillock Road

B100DZ

St Aidans Walk

B111HL

Dolobran Road

B100NY

Arthur Street

B111RL

Erasmus Road

B111SS

Kyrwicks Lane

B120EL

Ravenhurst Street

B120XE

Dymoke Street

B100AL

Warners Walk

B100BB

Bolton Road

B100BL

Barnford Close

B100PR

Chapman Road

B120TR

New Moseley Road

B120YU

Canford Close

B120TP

Darwin Street

B111JY

Sampson Road

B100QS

Herbert Road

B100DE

Vann Close

B100NJ

Arthur Street

B100QA

Jenkins Street

B111JL

Sampson Road

B100AR

Bolton Road

B100BH

Bolton Road

B111LB

Braithwaite Road

B111SJ

Albury Walk

B111SP

Kyrwicks Lane

B120UP

Leopold Street

B120YH

Conybere Street

B57BU

St Lukes Road

B120RR

William Edward Street

B120XR

Highgate Street

B57BX

Berrington Walk

B111DU

Montgomery Street

B120DG

Moseley Road

B111LD

Sampson Road

B111JJ

Sampson Road

B57DP

St Lukes Road

B100PQ

Jenkins Street

B111BP

Stratford Street North

B111EU

Small Heath Bridge

B111RW

Priestley Road

B120DF

Oughton Road

B111AX

Bedford Road

B111NL

Hampson Close

B120BS

Moseley Road

B120JB

Bradford Street

B120TU

Shawbury Grove

B100DF

Bordesley Green

B120TS

Shawbury Grove

B100PB

Chapman Road

B120YD

Highgate Close

B100BJ

Gisborn Close

B100QP

Herbert Road

B120EA

Moseley Road

B120HF

Ferndale Crescent

B120YQ

Pentland Croft

B129ED

Balsall Heath Road

B100DB

Taywood Drive

B100QJ

Parliament Street

B111JR

Henley Street

B120XZ

Upper Highgate Street

B100BU

Bolton Road

B120UF

Belgrave Road

B120YL

Conybere Street

B100NR

Whitmore Road

B120SL

Emily Street

B120XJ

Emily Street

B57HY

Gooch Street

B111DA

Stratford Road

B111TD

Kyrwicks Lane

B120EU

Little Broom Street

B100AD

Lawden Road

B100DG

Oakley Road

B100SH

Bordesley Green

B111RB

Stratford Road

B120XF

Ketley Croft

B57FP

Rowton Lane

B120YB

Upper Highgate Street

B100AB

Lawden Road

B100BX

Monkswell Close

B120TN

Canberra Way

B120TL

Salop Street

B120XP

Highgate Street

B120YJ

Conybere Street

B100BG

Bolton Road

B100RL

Mount Pleasant

B111DS

Montgomery Street

B111LS

Downey Close

B111SR

Conrad Close

B120XU

Highgate Street

B120YZ

Canford Close

B100AX

Bolton Road

B100PP

Herbert Road

Data Sources

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