Postcode B12 9HF 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 125.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,488 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 125.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.7% 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 of residents in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 9HF.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 9HF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £325,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £324,500 |
| Flats | 25 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £236,250 |
10 years price trend in Balsall Heath West
In the B12 9HF postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.