Postcode B12 8UY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 17.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from B12 8UY.
Balsall Heath East near B12 8UY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £335,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £112,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £162,107 |
| Terraced | 67 | £167,000 |
10 years price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B12 8UY postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.