Postcode B12 8NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area 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 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year. The median sale price in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is £180,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,250 and £200,000. The nearest station is Moseley Village, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,169 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 250 ft away from B12 8NJ.
Balsall Heath East near B12 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moseley Village located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Moseley Village | N/A | Walking directions to Moseley Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.2 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £334,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £240,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 56 | £180,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 2 | £73,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £72,500 | £178,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £50,000 | £155,000 | £117,000 |
| 2018 | £55,000 | £163,000 | £122,500 |
| 2019 | £72,000 | £149,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £87,000 | £180,000 | £135,500 |
| 2021 | £72,750 | £210,000 | £147,500 |
| 2022 | £99,000 | £250,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £80,750 | £185,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £107,500 | £183,750 | £163,500 |
| 2025 | £130,000 | £280,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £87,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115 | £153 | £122 |
| 2017 | £126 | £183 | £130 |
| 2018 | £141 | £162 | £145 |
| 2019 | £124 | £160 | £152 |
| 2020 | £150 | £124 | £156 |
| 2021 | £149 | £192 | £166 |
| 2022 | £176 | £163 | £179 |
| 2023 | £202 | £160 | £187 |
| 2024 | £204 | £212 | £196 |
| 2025 | £205 | £302 | £193 |
| 2026 | £172 | £180 | £216 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 8NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 94, Runcorn Road, Birmingham, B12 8RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 117, Runcorn Road, Birmingham, B12 8QP | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 1, May Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8RG | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 1, Myrtle Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8RF | Terraced | Freehold | £129,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 10, Oak Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8QT | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the B12 8NJ postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | St Paul's School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
St Paul's School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Clifton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2019. | |
Clifton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Redstone Academy for Girls | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
Redstone Academy for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B12 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moseley General Stores | Clifton Road, Birmingham, B12 9AE | Walking directions to Moseley General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Kurdistan Mini Market | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Buy Wise Express | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Buy Wise Express |
| 0.2 mi | Jamuna Food Store | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LQ | Walking directions to Jamuna Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B12 8NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamil Khan
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Raihaan Abbas
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Tahir Ali
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B12 8NJ records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B12 8NJ in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 8NJ, including St Paul's School (Requires improvement), Clifton Primary School (Good) and Redstone Academy for Girls (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B12 8NJ is Moseley Village, about 1,151 m away.
B12 8NJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,169 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B12 8NJ is Tahir Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jamil Khan (Independent) and Raihaan Abbas (Independent).