Postcode B12 0XG 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 178.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larches Green 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 178.2 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 125 ft away from B12 0XG.
Sparkbrook North near B12 0XG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.9 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 1 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0 mi | New Hope Community Park | Small | Walking directions to New Hope Community Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £457,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 136 | £238,483 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bordesley & Highgate
In the B12 0XG postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0ST | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.