Postcode B12 0TL is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate area 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 median sale price in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,000 and £241,375. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 310 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 48.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from B12 0TL.
Sparkbrook North near B12 0TL 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.2 mi | New Hope Community Park | Small | Walking directions to New Hope Community Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £241,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 73 | £207,450 | £328 |
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 | £237,000 | £243,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £128,500 | £208,000 | £220,000 |
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 | £366 | £293 | £218 |
| 2026 | £225 | £253 | £228 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0TL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 19, Salop Street, Birmingham, B12 0TL | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 18, Canberra Way, Birmingham, B12 0TN | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 120, 59, Darwin Street, Birmingham, B12 0TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £224,995 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | Apartment 223, 59, Darwin Street, Birmingham, B12 0TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £208,995 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Apartment 101, 59, Darwin Street, Birmingham, B12 0TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £224,995 |
In the B12 0TL postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Calthorpe Academy | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
Calthorpe Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Futures Matter - Northwood | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Futures Matter - Northwood ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B12 0TL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Moseley Street, Birmingham, B5 6LE | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
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 0TL, 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 0TL 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 0TL in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 0TL, including Calthorpe Academy (Good), Futures Matter - Northwood and Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B12 0TL is Bordesley, about 585 m away.
B12 0TL 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 Ladywood covering B12 0TL 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).