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B12 0BG

Highgate Road

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B12 0BG 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 Balsall Heath East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Balsall Heath East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33%

Approximately 33.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from B12 0BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Balsall Heath East near B12 0BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B12 0BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley
0.8 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 0BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLarches Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Larches Green Park
0.4 miFarm ParkMediumWalking directions to Farm Park
0.2 miPickwick ParkSmallWalking directions to Pickwick Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
3,871 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.91(+83%)
Drugs
21.78(+713%)
Other theft
21.78(+283%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.52(+99%)
Public order
12.28(+103%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
92
34.72%
Arab
40
15.09%
Indian
23
8.68%
British
21
7.92%
Bangladeshi
18
6.79%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
38.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.58%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
33
31.13%
Owns outright
26
24.53%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
17.92%
Shared ownership
3
2.83%
Total households: 106

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 202631, Turner Street, Birmingham, B11 1XQTerracedFreehold£210,000
21 Nov 2025Beechwood Court, 50, Turner Street, Birmingham, B11 1XQFlatsLeasehold£59,000
03 Mar 20261, Bewdley Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8XATerracedFreehold£194,000
31 Oct 20252, Bewdley Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8XATerracedFreehold£125,000
12 Dec 2025167, Ombersley Road, Birmingham, B12 8UXTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B12 0BG postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B12 0BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLadypool Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Paul's SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableR.Y.A.N Education AcademyOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 0BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEast & WestLadypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JAWalking directions to East & West
0.2 miLifestyle Express156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miM-Store14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UHWalking directions to M-Store
0.2 miBourke's Stores205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZWalking directions to Bourke's Stores
0.2 miHalal Supermarket243-245 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QTWalking directions to Halal Supermarket

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B12 0BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamil Khan

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Raihaan Abbas

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Tahir Ali

Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hall Green and MoseleyE14001094
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Balsall Heath EastE02001909
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 083AE01009367
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2015-05-01

Frequently asked questions about B12 0BG

Is B12 0BG (Balsall Heath East) safe?

The area around B12 0BG records about 175 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B12 0BG?

The median sale price around B12 0BG in Balsall Heath East is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B12 0BG?

There are 20 schools close to B12 0BG, including Ladypool Primary School (Good), St Paul's School (Good) and R.Y.A.N Education Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B12 0BG?

The closest station to B12 0BG is Bordesley, about 1,267 m away.

How deprived is the area around B12 0BG?

B12 0BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 336 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B12 0BG (Balsall Heath East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B12 0BG is Tahir Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jamil Khan (Independent) and Raihaan Abbas (Independent).

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