Postcode B12 8AN is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkhill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Balsall Heath East area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balsall Heath East is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Balsall Heath Park.
Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath East has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Balsall Heath East is £30,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 8AN.
Balsall Heath East near B12 8AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Small Heath located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,466 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £83,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £206,252 |
| Terraced | 43 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkhill
In the B12 8AN postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nagyal Supermarket | Esme Road, Birmingham, B12 8AN | Walking directions to Nagyal Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Stag Stores | Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AW | Walking directions to Stag Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Kashmir Supermarket | 132;134 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AQ | Walking directions to Kashmir Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre | Brighton Road, Birmingham, B12 8LB | Walking directions to Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Al-Amal Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JY | Walking directions to Al-Amal Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.