Postcode B12 0AB is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkbrook North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Farm Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from B12 0AB.
Sparkbrook North near B12 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.5 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £457,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 42 | £152,500 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £147,000 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £141,500 | £175,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £155,950 | £135,000 | £112,800 |
| 2019 | £162,000 | £150,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £193,000 | £132,000 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £275,000 | £337,500 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £415,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £259,000 | £163,500 |
| 2024 | £229,248 | £178,000 | £168,000 |
| 2025 | £233,998 | £243,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £129,000 | £208,000 | £241,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £170 | £132 |
| 2017 | £269 | £188 | £124 |
| 2018 | £281 | £187 | £136 |
| 2019 | £320 | £198 | £254 |
| 2020 | £359 | £249 | £177 |
| 2021 | £351 | £203 | £314 |
| 2022 | £410 | £373 | £384 |
| 2023 | £364 | £261 | £177 |
| 2024 | £382 | £225 | £208 |
| 2025 | £362 | £293 | £217 |
| 2026 | £204 | £253 | £228 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 58A, Stratford Street North, Birmingham, B11 1BP | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Apartment 73, Avoca Court, 21, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 0HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Apartment 1, Avoca Court, 146, Cheapside, Birmingham, B12 0PR | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Apartment 15, Avoca Court, 146, Cheapside, Birmingham, B12 0PR | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 101, Kinvara Heights, 114, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0ND | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the B12 0AB postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | T & H Convenience Store | Bolton Road, Birmingham, B10 0BB | Walking directions to T & H Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | HS News | Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DP | Walking directions to HS News |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | 152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B12 0AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi
Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B12 0AB records about 243 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B12 0AB in Sparkbrook North is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 0AB, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Good) and Camp Hill Education (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 0AB is Bordesley, about 224 m away.
B12 0AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B12 0AB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi (Green Party).