Postcode B12 9AH 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 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 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.8% 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 per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from B12 9AH.
Balsall Heath East near B12 9AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 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 | 40 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £277,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balsall Heath West
In the B12 9AH postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 9AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kurdistan Mini Market | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Buy Wise Express | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Buy Wise Express |
| 0.1 mi | Moseley General Stores | Clifton Road, Birmingham, B12 9AE | Walking directions to Moseley General Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Zam Zam Mini Market | Camrose Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TS | Walking directions to Zam Zam 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.