Postcode B12 8LB 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 1.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Balsall Heath Park.
Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath East has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 8LB.
Balsall Heath East near B12 8LB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath 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 8LB postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre | Brighton Road, Birmingham, B12 8LB | Walking directions to Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre |
| 0 mi | Al-Amal Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JY | Walking directions to Al-Amal Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Murad Superstore | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LA | Walking directions to Murad Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Al Madinah Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LD | Walking directions to Al Madinah Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | O.A.K Superstore | Birchwood Road, Birmingham, B12 8JZ | Walking directions to O.A.K Superstore |
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: 16/01/2026.