Postcode B12 8QN 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 very high crime levels, with around 169.1 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 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.9% 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 22 ft away from B12 8QN.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 8QN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 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 8QN postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | News Link | Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8AR | Walking directions to News Link |
| 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.