Postcode B12 9BB 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 West & Kingswood Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from B12 9BB.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 9BB 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.4 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £169 |
| Terraced | 13 | £257,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 10 | £146,000 | £209 |
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 | £215,750 | £245,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £115,000 | — | £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 | £350 | £323 |
| 2026 | £208 | — | £230 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | Apartment 314, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9BB | Flats | Leasehold | £174,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 2, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9AX | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Apartment 17, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9AX | Flats | Leasehold | £257,250 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Apartment 12, 1, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9AX | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Apartment 112, 3, Griffiths Close, Birmingham, B12 9BD | Flats | Leasehold | £309,000 |
In the B12 9BB postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 9BB
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | M-Store | 14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UH | Walking directions to M-Store |
| 0.3 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 9BB, 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 9BB records about 127 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B12 9BB in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 9BB, including Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Percy Shurmer Academy (Outstanding) and Ark St Alban's Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 9BB is Bordesley, about 1,235 m away.
B12 9BB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,549 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 9BB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).