Property profile

159Barrows Road

B11 1TH

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Estimated sale price

£155,000

Semi-Detached sold in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold04 Aug 2004
£125,000Change since last sale: +£28,000 (+22%)
Annualised change
+0.9% per yearBirmingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2004: +3.2% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £302 per sq ft
£151 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£151 per sq ft (−50%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
£280,000Estimate vs local median: −£127,000 (−45%)
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 typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction periodB
Floor area94 m² / 1,012 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection05 Aug 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
04 Aug 2004£125,000-

Local market

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £200K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £334,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£280,000£302
Terraced50£177,500£216
Flats2£73,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£72,500£178,000£110,000
2017£50,000£155,000£117,000
2018£55,000£163,000£122,500
2019£72,000£149,000£125,000
2020£87,000£180,000£135,500
2021£72,750£210,000£147,500
2022£99,000£250,000£155,000
2023£80,750£185,000£170,000
2024£107,500£183,750£163,500
2025£130,000£280,000£175,000
2026£87,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£153£122
2017£126£183£130
2018£141£162£145
2019£124£160£152
2020£150£124£156
2021£149£192£166
2022£176£163£179
2023£202£160£187
2024£204£212£196
2025£205£302£192
2026£172£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026155, Barrows Road, Birmingham, B11 1THTerracedFreehold£175,000
19 Jan 2026181, Barrows Road, Birmingham, B11 1THTerracedFreehold£120,000
17 Mar 202589, Barrows Road, Birmingham, B11 1THTerracedFreehold£187,000
11 Mar 2025131, Barrows Road, Birmingham, B11 1THTerracedFreehold£90,000
22 Dec 2025152, Barrows Road, Birmingham, B11 1TLTerracedFreehold£210,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
79 Barrows Road, Birmingham-63 m²-
83 Barrows Road, Birmingham-79 m²-
85 Barrows Road, BirminghamFreehold84 m²£37,000 (1999)
87, Barrows Road, Birmingham-119 m²-
89 Barrows Road, BirminghamFreehold87 m²£187,000 (2025)
91, Barrows Road, Birmingham-111 m²-
95, Barrows Road, BirminghamFreehold93 m²£61,045 (2010)
97 Barrows Road, BirminghamFreehold83 m²£88,000 (2003)
99, Barrows Road, Birmingham-103 m²-
101, Barrows Road, Birmingham-106 m²-

Area insights for B11 1TH

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Overview

Postcode B11 1TH is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkhill North area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkhill North is £36,038 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkhill North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Sparkhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Sparkhill North is £36,038 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B11 1TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkhill North near B11 1TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 1TH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
24,709.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.15(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-53%)
Other crime
3.4(+64%)
Public order
2.27(-63%)
Vehicle crime
2.27(-65%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
266
62.88%
Bangladeshi
94
22.22%
Other Asian
20
4.73%
African
12
2.84%
Caribbean
10
2.36%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
35.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
21.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.07%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
33.64%
Owns with a mortgage
32
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25.45%
Social rents from council
8
7.27%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.64%
Total households: 110

Schools

In the B11 1TH postcode area, located within Sparkhill North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 1TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryArk Boulton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryArden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableJamia Islamia BirminghamOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 1TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMohammed's Lifestyle Express417 Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, B11 2QJWalking directions to Mohammed's Lifestyle Express
0.1 miKhan's82 Benton Road, Birmingham, B11 1TXWalking directions to Khan's
0.1 miTahir Food Store118 Medlicott Road, Birmingham, B11 1UBWalking directions to Tahir Food Store
0.1 miBangla Bazaar182 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QDWalking directions to Bangla Bazaar
0.2 miHamzaBirmingham, B11 1QBWalking directions to Hamza