Postcode B12 8AW is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkhill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Greet & Mid Sparkhill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Greet & Mid Sparkhill is £39,600 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 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Balsall Heath Park.
Greet & Mid Sparkhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Greet & Mid Sparkhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Greet & Mid Sparkhill is £39,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 8AW.
Greet & Mid Sparkhill near B12 8AW 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath 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 8AW postcode area, located within Greet & Mid Sparkhill, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Stag Stores | Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AW | Walking directions to Stag Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Nagyal Supermarket | Esme Road, Birmingham, B12 8AN | Walking directions to Nagyal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Kashmir Supermarket | 132;134 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AQ | Walking directions to Kashmir Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | O.A.K Superstore | Birchwood Road, Birmingham, B12 8JZ | Walking directions to O.A.K Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre | Brighton Road, Birmingham, B12 8LB | Walking directions to Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.