Postcode B12 8PU is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West 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 1.2 miles away. There are 11 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 51.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 32 ft away from B12 8PU.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 8PU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £456,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 41 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £269,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balsall Heath West
In the B12 8PU postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | News Link | Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8AR | Walking directions to News Link |
| 0.2 mi | Moseley General Stores | Clifton Road, Birmingham, B12 9AE | Walking directions to Moseley General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Buy Wise Express | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Buy Wise Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kurdistan Mini Market | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.