Postcode B12 8AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkhill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkbrook South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year. The nearest station is Moseley Village, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Balsall Heath Park.
Sparkbrook South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 8AJ.
Sparkbrook South near B12 8AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moseley Village located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Moseley Village | N/A | Walking directions to Moseley Village |
| 0.9 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Seven Streets Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Seven Streets Pocket Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £190 per square foot) in Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £476,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £400,000 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £245,000 | £180 |
| Terraced | 47 | £190,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 2 | £73,500 | £119 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £99,950 | £303,000 | £127,000 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £100,000 | £172,500 | £122,250 |
| 2018 | £302,000 | £48,000 | £175,000 | £138,475 |
| 2019 | £235,500 | £121,000 | £205,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £537,500 | £107,250 | £196,000 | £147,000 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £122,250 | £232,500 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £432,500 | £120,000 | £226,500 | £173,000 |
| 2023 | £241,000 | £135,000 | £227,000 | £172,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £110,000 | £260,100 | £181,500 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £65,000 | £270,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | — | £302,500 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £170 | £235 | £122 |
| 2017 | £243 | £149 | £161 | £129 |
| 2018 | £107 | £74 | £176 | £140 |
| 2019 | £227 | £187 | £195 | £144 |
| 2020 | £295 | £183 | £172 | £152 |
| 2021 | £246 | £196 | £187 | £166 |
| 2022 | £263 | £207 | £234 | £186 |
| 2023 | £257 | £216 | £204 | £187 |
| 2024 | £252 | £170 | £205 | £182 |
| 2025 | £335 | £113 | £242 | £202 |
| 2026 | £182 | — | £180 | £205 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 8AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 195, Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8HB | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 310, Clifton Road, Birmingham, B12 8RS | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 84, Wilton Road, Birmingham, B11 4PP | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 274, Clifton Road, Birmingham, B12 8RU | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 235, Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AS | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the B12 8AJ postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kashmir Supermarket | 132;134 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AQ | Walking directions to Kashmir Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | 108 Arabic Shop | 108 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AF | Walking directions to 108 Arabic Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Nagyal Supermarket | Esme Road, Birmingham, B12 8AN | Walking directions to Nagyal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Al Madinah Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LD | Walking directions to Al Madinah Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Al-Amal Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JY | Walking directions to Al-Amal Mini 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 8AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bushra Bi
Sparkhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Rashad Mahmood
Sparkhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Tahir Ali
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B12 8AJ records about 158 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 8AJ in Sparkbrook South is £192,500 (about £190 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 8AJ, including Nelson Mandela School (Outstanding), Clifton Primary School (Good) and Anderton Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 8AJ is Moseley Village, about 1,221 m away.
B12 8AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,453 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 8AJ is Tahir Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bushra Bi (Labour Party) and Rashad Mahmood (Labour Party).