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 very high crime levels, with around 100.1 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 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 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 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: 16/01/2026.