Property profile

60Alpha Close

B12 9HF

Balsall Heath West

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Estimated sale price

£95,000

Flats sold in Balsall Heath West

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold14 May 2004
£80,000Change since last sale: +£17,000 (+21%)
Annualised change
+0.9% per yearBirmingham annualised change (flats) since 2004: +2.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £209 per sq ft
£180 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£29 per sq ft (−14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Balsall Heath West
£146,000Estimate vs local median: −£49,000 (−34%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area50 m² / 538 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection14 Feb 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 May 2004£80,000+129%
20 Apr 2001£35,000-

Local market

Property prices in Balsall Heath West

Median price£249,750
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £300K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£300,000£169
Terraced13£257,500£230
Flats10£146,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balsall Heath West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108,750£122,000£161,750
2017£80,000£190,000£150,500
2018£90,000£220,000£165,500
2019£120,475£135,550£173,500
2020£125,000£189,500£167,500
2021£157,500£220,000£210,000
2022£130,000£227,500£232,010
2023£212,030£241,000£298,920
2024£210,000£252,500£320,000
2025£215,750£245,000£285,000
2026£115,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£221£148
2017£155£227£152
2018£139£254£173
2019£181£148£171
2020£156£216£183
2021£287£282£198
2022£174£284£217
2023£341£261£276
2024£414£141£351
2025£438£350£323
2026£208£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Balsall Heath West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 202652, Alpha Close, Birmingham, B12 9HFFlatsLeasehold£110,000
30 Oct 202540, Alpha Close, Birmingham, B12 9HFFlatsLeasehold£70,000
23 Oct 202564, Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9STTerracedFreehold£215,000
19 Sept 2025139, Alexandra Road, Birmingham, B5 7NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
23 Dec 20252, Bridge Croft, Birmingham, B12 9EFTerracedFreehold£110,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold41 m²£70,000 (2017)
3 Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold41 m²£63,500 (2023)
5, Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold23 m²£50,000 (2008)
7 Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold25 m²£50,000 (2008)
9, Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold25 m²£17,000 (1999)
11, Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold25 m²£39,950 (2022)
12, Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold45 m²£71,000 (2020)
14, Alpha Close, Birmingham-44 m²-
15, Alpha Close, BirminghamLeasehold25 m²£36,000 (2003)
17 Alpha Close, Birmingham-25 m²-

Area insights for B12 9HF

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Overview

Postcode B12 9HF is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 9HF.

Flood risk

Very low

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 9HF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bordesley located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 9HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCalthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Calthorpe Park
0.4 miNew Hope Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Hope Community Park

Area Profile

Population
473
Population density
4,596.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.43(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.98(+133%)
Vehicle crime
13.47(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.2(-24%)
Public order
8.2(+35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Arab
172
36.6%
Pakistani
100
21.28%
Other White
32
6.81%
Other Asian
26
5.53%
African
26
5.53%
Total population: 470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
31.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
21.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
37.33%
Owns outright
30
20%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18%
Social rents from council
22
14.67%
Other social rented
12
8%
Total households: 150

Schools

In the B12 9HF postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B12 9HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeath Mount Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableNew Perspectives SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPercy Shurmer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 9HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 9HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAl Jazeerah227 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Jazeerah
0.2 miAl Kamoos229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Kamoos
0.3 miSMS226 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LYWalking directions to SMS
0.3 miZam Zam Mini MarketCamrose Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TSWalking directions to Zam Zam Mini Market
0.3 miCostcutterHorton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YRWalking directions to Costcutter