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B12 8TG

Melrose Avenue

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B12 8TG 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 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 nearest station is Moseley Village, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Balsall Heath East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 165 ft away from B12 8TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Balsall Heath East near B12 8TG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moseley Village located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B12 8TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Moseley Village

N/A

Walking directions to Moseley Village
0.9 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 8TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLarches Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Larches Green Park
0.2 miPickwick ParkSmallWalking directions to Pickwick Park
0.5 miNew Hope Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Hope Community Park

Area Profile

Population
520
Population density
25,771.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.26(+40%)
Drugs
17.24(+543%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.65(+46%)
Vehicle crime
8.11(+25%)
Possession of weapons
7.61(+373%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
263
50.58%
Arab
98
18.85%
Bangladeshi
60
11.54%
Other Asian
36
6.92%
African
13
2.5%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
125
33.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
38.64%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.7%
Other social rented
14
10.61%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £200K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £334,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£280,000£302
Terraced50£177,500£216
Flats2£73,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£192
2026£172£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 8TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 8TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202512, Noel Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8TLTerracedFreehold£45,000
27 Apr 2026157, Oldfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8TJTerracedFreehold£187,500
09 Jan 202613, Springfield Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8UETerracedFreehold£141,000
31 Oct 202520, Ombersley Road, Birmingham, B12 8XDTerracedFreehold£58,800
02 Sept 2025470, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9ANFlatsFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the B12 8TG postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B12 8TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Paul's SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableRedstone Academy for BoysOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableRedstone Academy for GirlsOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 8TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM-Store14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UHWalking directions to M-Store
0.2 miLifestyle Express156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miKurdistan Mini MarketEdward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BUWalking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market
0.2 miBuy Wise ExpressEdward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BUWalking directions to Buy Wise Express
0.2 miEast & WestLadypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JAWalking directions to East & West

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B12 8TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamil Khan

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Raihaan Abbas

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Tahir Ali

Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hall Green and MoseleyE14001094
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Balsall Heath EastE02001909
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 083BE01009375
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B12 8TG

Is B12 8TG (Balsall Heath East) safe?

The area around B12 8TG 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.

What is the average house price near B12 8TG?

The median sale price around B12 8TG in Balsall Heath East is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B12 8TG?

There are 20 schools close to B12 8TG, including St Paul's School (Good), Redstone Academy for Boys (Good) and Redstone Academy for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B12 8TG?

The closest station to B12 8TG is Moseley Village, about 1,429 m away.

How deprived is the area around B12 8TG?

B12 8TG 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).

Who represents B12 8TG (Balsall Heath East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B12 8TG 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).