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B12 0DD

Highgate Place

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B12 0DD 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
243
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.6%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from B12 0DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkbrook North near B12 0DD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B12 0DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley
0.7 mi

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)
1 mi

Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 0DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLarches Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Larches Green Park
0.5 miFarm ParkMediumWalking directions to Farm Park
0.3 miHighgate ParkMediumWalking directions to Highgate Park

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
3,034.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.19(+182%)
Vehicle crime
28.11(+332%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.46(+167%)
Drugs
16.76(+525%)
Public order
15.14(+150%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
122
28.71%
African
70
16.47%
Arab
67
15.76%
Bangladeshi
34
8%
Other Asian
25
5.88%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
34.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
19.02%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
33.33%
Owns outright
29
21.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.84%
Social rents from council
21
15.22%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.52%
Total households: 138

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 B12 0DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202597, Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SSTerracedFreehold£295,000
17 Apr 202594, Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UDOtherFreehold£255,000
28 Mar 202518, Eyton Croft, Birmingham, B12 0YTTerracedFreehold£210,000
03 Jun 202624, Ketley Croft, Birmingham, B12 0XGTerracedFreehold£130,000
31 Mar 202572, Main Street, Birmingham, B11 1SHTerracedFreehold£167,000

Schools

In the B12 0DD postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B12 0DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHeritage AcademyOther independent school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryArk St Alban's AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableCalthorpe AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 0DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShaibi's MinimarketCanford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YUWalking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket
0.2 miLifestyle Express156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miM-Store14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UHWalking directions to M-Store
0.4 miBourke's Stores205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZWalking directions to Bourke's Stores
0.4 miLifestyle Express152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 0DD, 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)Sparkbrook NorthE02001897
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 071DE01009365
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B12 0DD

Is B12 0DD (Sparkbrook North) safe?

The area around B12 0DD 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.

What is the average house price near B12 0DD?

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

What schools are near B12 0DD?

There are 20 schools close to B12 0DD, including Heritage Academy (Outstanding), Ark St Alban's Academy (Requires improvement) and Calthorpe Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B12 0DD?

The closest station to B12 0DD is Bordesley, about 809 m away.

How deprived is the area around B12 0DD?

B12 0DD 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).

Who represents B12 0DD (Sparkbrook North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B12 0DD 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).