Postcode B12 8QA 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 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 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 94.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 293 ft away from B12 8QA.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 8QA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £334,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 65 | £177,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B12 8QA 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 8QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Murad Superstore | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LA | Walking directions to Murad Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | O.A.K Superstore | Birchwood Road, Birmingham, B12 8JZ | Walking directions to O.A.K Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre | Brighton Road, Birmingham, B12 8LB | Walking directions to Moneysaver Food Store Halal Meat Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Al-Amal Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JY | Walking directions to Al-Amal Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Al Madinah Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LD | Walking directions to Al Madinah 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: 16/05/2026.