Postcode B12 9LS 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 153.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 9LS.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 9LS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £456,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £277,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balsall Heath West
In the B12 9LS postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 9LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Zam Zam Mini Market | Camrose Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TS | Walking directions to Zam Zam Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aziz Supermarket | Hallam Street, Birmingham, B12 9PS | Walking directions to Aziz Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | George Street News | Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9RS | Walking directions to George Street News |
| 0.2 mi | General Foodstore | 282 Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9RS | Walking directions to General Foodstore |
| 0.2 mi | Kurdistan Mini Market | Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU | Walking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.