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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

B120UL

Leopold Street

B120YE

Conybere Street

B100LB

Camelot Way

B120TQ

Darwin Street

B120XN

Emily Street

B120YR

Horton Square

B111BY

Stratford Street North

B111TB

Auckland Road

B120HE

New Moseley Road

B129EE

Longmore Street

B100AE

Small Heath Highway

B111BU

Sampson Road North

B111BW

Sampson Road West

Data Sources

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