Postcode B12 0XE 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 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 441 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 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.9% 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 of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 0XE.
Sparkbrook North near B12 0XE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £440,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 108 | £235,037 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Bordesley & Highgate
In the B12 0XE postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.