Postcode B12 0YD 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 236.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 £207,450 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £241,750. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 696 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 236.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from B12 0YD.
Sparkbrook North near B12 0YD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.8 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.4 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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £207,450 (about £302 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 | 18 | £205,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 69 | £190,000 | £320 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0YD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 72, Highgate Street, Birmingham, B12 0XP | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 2, 33, Parkes Avenue, Birmingham, B12 9AW | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 2, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9AX | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Apartment 408, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9BB | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2025 | 2, Bridge Croft, Birmingham, B12 9EF | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the B12 0YD postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lift Percy Shurmer | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
Lift Percy Shurmer ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2023
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
Ark St Alban's Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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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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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B12 0YD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
| 0.2 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SS | 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B12 0YD, 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 0YD records about 237 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B12 0YD in Bordesley & Highgate is £207,450 (about £302 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 0YD, including Lift Percy Shurmer (Outstanding), Ark St Alban's Academy (Good) and Futures Matter - Northwood. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B12 0YD is Bordesley, about 1,161 m away.
B12 0YD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 696 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 0YD 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).