Postcode B12 8TP 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 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balsall Heath East is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Balsall Heath East is £30,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 8TP.
Balsall Heath East near B12 8TP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 1 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.1 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 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 | 3 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £180,857 |
| Terraced | 69 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B12 8TP postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 8TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Jamuna Food Store | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LQ | Walking directions to Jamuna Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Raja Brothers | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JS | Walking directions to Raja Brothers |
| 0.1 mi | East & West | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JA | Walking directions to East & West |
| 0.3 mi | Al Madinah Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LD | Walking directions to Al Madinah Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QS | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.