Postcode B12 9AW is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkbrook North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 236.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year. The median sale price in Balsall Heath West is £221,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 696 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 236.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from B12 9AW.
Sparkbrook North near B12 9AW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.8 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £387,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £255,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 13 | £250,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 10 | £136,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £108,750 | £122,000 | £161,750 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £190,000 | £150,500 |
| 2018 | £90,000 | £220,000 | £165,500 |
| 2019 | £120,475 | £135,550 | £173,500 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £189,500 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £157,500 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £130,000 | £227,500 | £232,010 |
| 2023 | £212,030 | £241,000 | £298,920 |
| 2024 | £210,000 | £252,500 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £219,000 | £272,500 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £111,600 | £210,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £221 | £148 |
| 2017 | £155 | £227 | £152 |
| 2018 | £139 | £254 | £173 |
| 2019 | £181 | £148 | £171 |
| 2020 | £156 | £216 | £183 |
| 2021 | £287 | £282 | £198 |
| 2022 | £174 | £284 | £217 |
| 2023 | £341 | £261 | £276 |
| 2024 | £414 | £141 | £351 |
| 2025 | £438 | £341 | £299 |
| 2026 | £193 | £398 | £209 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 2, 33, Parkes Avenue, Birmingham, B12 9AW | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 2, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9AX | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Apartment 408, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9BB | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2025 | 2, Bridge Croft, Birmingham, B12 9EF | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 72, Highgate Street, Birmingham, B12 0XP | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B12 9AW postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lift Percy Shurmer | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
Lift Percy Shurmer ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
Ark St Alban's Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B12 9AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
| 0.3 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | M-Store | 14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UH | Walking directions to M-Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B12 9AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan Ali
Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B12 9AW records about 237 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B12 9AW in Balsall Heath West is £221,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 9AW, including Lift Percy Shurmer (Outstanding), Ark St Alban's Academy (Good) and Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B12 9AW is Bordesley, about 1,225 m away.
B12 9AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B12 9AW is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).