Postcode B12 8EQ 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 158.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook South is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 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 1,201 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 158.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.2% 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 of residents in Sparkbrook South is £32,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from B12 8EQ.
Sparkbrook South near B12 8EQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 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 | 3 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £180,857 |
| Terraced | 69 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B12 8EQ postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raja Brothers | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JS | Walking directions to Raja Brothers |
| 0.1 mi | Pak Afghan Grocery | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4AA | Walking directions to Pak Afghan Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Jamuna Food Store | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LQ | Walking directions to Jamuna Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kashmir Supermarket | 132;134 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AQ | Walking directions to Kashmir Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Bangla Food Services | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NP | Walking directions to Bangla Food Services |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.