Postcode B12 9DB 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 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 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 8 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 England, 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 22.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from B12 9DB.
Balsall Heath East near B12 9DB 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 |
| 1 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 9DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 383, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9DD | Other | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 383, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9DD | Other | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 362, Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AZ | Other | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 2, Lucas Close, Birmingham, B12 9AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 9, Lucas Close, Birmingham, B12 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £399,950 |
In the B12 9DB postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 8 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 | 16 plus | Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Heath Mount Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Heath Mount Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Heritage Academy | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B12 9DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M-Store | 14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UH | Walking directions to M-Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Zam Zam Mini Market | Camrose Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TS | Walking directions to Zam Zam Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Kurdistan Mini Market | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Buy Wise Express | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Buy Wise 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 9DB, 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 9DB 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 other theft.
The median sale price around B12 9DB 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 9DB, including Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Heath Mount Primary School (Good) and Heritage Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B12 9DB is Bordesley, about 1,317 m away.
B12 9DB 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 9DB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).