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Sparkbrook South

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About

Sparkbrook South is a residential area located in southeast Birmingham, known for its mix of housing types and community facilities. The area features a blend of Victorian terraces, postwar homes, and modern apartments, catering to different living needs. Local shops, schools, and parks provide essential services, with Ladypool Road serving as a key commercial strip offering independent retailers and eateries.

The area has strong transport links, with bus routes connecting to Birmingham city centre and nearby neighbourhoods like Small Heath and Balsall Heath. Sparkbrook South is also close to the A45, providing easy access to other parts of the city. While predominantly residential, the area has a noticeable student presence due to its proximity to universities and affordable housing options.

Area overview

On average Sparkbrook South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook South is £32,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Sparkbrook South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sparkbrook South Population
8,074
Population density
11,142.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,449
55.09%
Bangladeshi
973
12.05%
African
456
5.65%
Arab
454
5.62%
Other
371
4.59%
Total population: 8,076

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
639
30.14%
Other social rented
527
24.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
356
16.79%
Owns with a mortgage
311
14.67%
Social rents from council
192
9.06%
Total households: 2,120

Property prices in Sparkbrook South

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Sparkbrook South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached2£229,607
Terraced20£180,000

10 years median price trend in Sparkbrook South

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

All postcodes in Sparkbrook South

B111NY

Abbotsford Road

B111PH

Fallows Road

B114QS

Sparkbrook South

B128HH

Sparkbrook South

B114QR

Medlicott Road

B128JD

Studley Street

B111YA

South Range

B114QG

Fulham Road

B128DN

Highgate Road

B111DG

Sydenham Road

B111LN

Gladstone Road

B111NE

Hickman Road

B111QN

Melrose Avenue

B128JU

Ladypool Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.