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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, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 7 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

Median price£221,735
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £265K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £221,735 (about £360 per square foot) in Sparkbrook North area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £354,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkbrook North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats22£227,720£446
Terraced10£204,500£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sparkbrook North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£70,000£125,000
2017£74,000£140,000
2018£75,000£138,000
2019£67,975£155,000
2020£240,000£138,000
2021£241,413£162,500
2022£243,995£170,000
2023£187,000£265,000
2024£244,998£234,000
2025£230,248£204,500
2026£170,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£135£133
2017£181£158
2018£136£140
2019£128£174
2020£362£159
2021£353£172
2022£354£179
2023£334£305
2024£394£259
2025£439£225
2026£351£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Sparkbrook North

B120DD

Highgate Place

B120DJ

Upper Conybere Street

B120XZ

Upper Highgate Street

B100BX

Monkswell Close

B100BD

Bolton Road

B129EE

Longmore Street

B57BX

Berrington Walk

B111SR

Conrad Close

B100QS

Herbert Road

B100BT

Small Heath Highway

B120TT

Shawbury Grove

B120PX

James Samuel Place

B100NJ

Arthur Street

B111RR

Kyrwicks Lane