Postcode B12 8LA 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 Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Balsall Heath Park.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 8LA.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 8LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £162,107 |
| Terraced | 68 | £165,500 |
10 years price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B12 8LA postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.