Postcode B12 8JG 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 186.5 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 4 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 186.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Sparkbrook South is £32,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from B12 8JG.
Sparkbrook South near B12 8JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £335,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £112,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £162,107 |
| Terraced | 67 | £167,000 |
10 years price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B12 8JG postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Nelson Mandela School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ladypool Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Clifton Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.