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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
84.74(+119%)
Vehicle crime
29.21(+349%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.39(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.27(+60%)
Public order
14.03(+132%)
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 11 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Sparkbrook North area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £382,995.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkbrook North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats6£190,000£3,480
Terraced5£200,000£2,500

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

B100AX

Bolton Road

B120UA

Darfield Walk

B100BW

Small Heath Highway

B100SN

Bordesley Green

B111SJ

Albury Walk

B100PL

Herbert Road

B100BL

Barnford Close

B120BX

Moseley Road

B120YZ

Canford Close

B120YB

Upper Highgate Street

B111SP

Kyrwicks Lane

B111LT

Farm Road

B100RU

Coventry Road

B100DZ

St Aidans Walk

B100BH

Bolton Road

B120YA

Highgate Street

B111AB

Stratford Road

B111BP

Stratford Street North

B100ND

Camelot Way

B111SS

Kyrwicks Lane

B111JB

Henley Street

B57DR

Cumberland Avenue

B120XN

Emily Street

B120UZ

Stanhope Street

B111AG

Stratford Road

B120JB

Bradford Street

B111JA

Henley Street

B100QH

Jenkins Street

B120SL

Emily Street

B100BA

Bolton Road

B111AJ

Braithwaite Road

B120TP

Darwin Street

B120XS

Belgrave Middleway

B111SE

Long Street

B100NZ

Arthur Street

B120DA

Athole Street

B111HA

Kendal Road

B57DP

St Lukes Road

B120XR

Highgate Street

B120TQ

Darwin Street

B111AX

Bedford Road

B111LF

Claremont Road

B111BY

Stratford Street North

B111TB

Auckland Road

B120TW

Darwin Street

B111ER

South Road

B120UJ

Leopold Street

B120XY

Upper Highgate Street

B100RA

Bordesley Green

B120XG

Ketley Croft

B120YJ

Conybere Street

B120TY

Darwin Street

B111EX

South Road

B120UX

Stanhope Street

B100BS

Cooksey Road

B57FP

Rowton Lane

B100EB

Bassett Croft

B111NL

Hampson Close

B111LR

Downey Close

B100LB

Camelot Way

B111LD

Sampson Road

B100BG

Bolton Road

B100PQ

Jenkins Street

B111RH

Auckland Road

B100AU

Bolton Road

B120XF

Ketley Croft

B111BU

Sampson Road North

B111DS

Montgomery Street

B120YU

Canford Close

B100BU

Bolton Road

B111JR

Henley Street

B120XX

Upper Highgate Street

B111AR

Stratford Road

B100AE

Small Heath Highway

B100DE

Vann Close

B57BU

St Lukes Road

B100PB

Chapman Road

B100DP

Golden Hillock Road

B100QQ

Herbert Road

B120XE

Dymoke Street

B111RW

Priestley Road

B57JE

Clissold Close

B100BN

Sandfields Avenue

B120RR

William Edward Street

B120EU

Little Broom Street

B100AB

Lawden Road

B111JL

Sampson Road

B111JS

Kyotts Lake Road

B100AD

Lawden Road

B100LF

Cooksey Road

B100RH

Mount Pleasant

B120XJ

Emily Street

B57JP

Gooch Street

B100AL

Warners Walk

B111EL

Montgomery Croft

B111JP

Grafton Road

B120TN

Canberra Way

B111TD

Kyrwicks Lane

B120EN

Ravenhurst Street

B120DD

Highgate Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.