Postcode B12 0HU 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 187.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 310 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 187.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from B12 0HU.
Sparkbrook North near B12 0HU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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) |
| 0.9 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 50 | £177,500 | £216 |
| Flats | 2 | £73,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 18, Canberra Way, Birmingham, B12 0TN | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 72, Main Street, Birmingham, B11 1SH | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 58A, Stratford Street North, Birmingham, B11 1BP | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 94, Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UD | Other | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 39, Kyotts Lake Road, Birmingham, B11 1JX | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the B12 0HU postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Bourke's Stores | 205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZ | Walking directions to Bourke's Stores |
| 0.4 mi | M-Store | 14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UH | Walking directions to M-Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 0HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamil Khan
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Raihaan Abbas
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Tahir Ali
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B12 0HU records about 188 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 0HU in Sparkbrook North is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 0HU, including Camp Hill Education (Requires improvement), Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Good) and Calthorpe Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 0HU is Bordesley, about 630 m away.
B12 0HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B12 0HU 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).