Postcode B12 9BE 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 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balsall Heath East is £39,580 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% 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 rail, approximately 78 ft away from B12 9BE.
Balsall Heath East near B12 9BE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
| 0.3 mi | New Hope Community Park | Small | Walking directions to New Hope Community 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 9BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | 362, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AZ | Other | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 367, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9DE | Other | Freehold | £2,250,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 383, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9DD | Other | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 383, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9DD | Other | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 57, Woodfield Crescent, Birmingham, B12 8UJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the B12 9BE 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 9BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M-Store | 14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UH | Walking directions to M-Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | East & West | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JA | Walking directions to East & West |
| 0.4 mi | Bourke's Stores | 205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZ | Walking directions to Bourke's Stores |
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 9BE, 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 9BE records about 175 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B12 9BE in Balsall Heath East 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 9BE, including Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Heritage Academy (Outstanding) and Redstone Academy for Boys (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 9BE is Bordesley, about 1,192 m away.
B12 9BE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 336 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 9BE is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).