Postcode B12 8DL is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East 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 174.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath 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 South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from B12 8DL.
Sparkbrook South near B12 8DL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 0.9 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B12 8DL postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Sohail Supermarket | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AA | Walking directions to Sohail Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Pak Afghan Grocery | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4AA | Walking directions to Pak Afghan Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Food Services | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NP | Walking directions to Bangla Food Services |
| 0.1 mi | Halal Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QT | Walking directions to Halal Supermarket |
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: 01/01/2026.