Postcode B12 8LU 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 very high crime levels, with around 119.7 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 Bordesley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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 8LU.
Balsall Heath East near B12 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 1 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.1 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 8LU postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jamuna Food Store | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LQ | Walking directions to Jamuna Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Raja Brothers | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JS | Walking directions to Raja Brothers |
| 0.2 mi | East & West | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JA | Walking directions to East & West |
| 0.2 mi | M-Store | 14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UH | Walking directions to M-Store |
| 0.3 mi | Kurdistan Mini Market | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market |
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.