Postcode B12 9RP 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 Moseley Village area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moseley Village is £50,406 per year. The nearest station is Moseley Village, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cannon Hill Park.
Moseley Village has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Moseley Village has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moseley Village is £50,406 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 9RP.
Moseley Village near B12 9RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moseley Village located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Moseley Village | N/A | Walking directions to Moseley Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cannon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Cannon Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Moseley Park | Large | Walking directions to Moseley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Seven Streets Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Seven Streets Pocket 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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2025 | 8, Strensham Hill, Birmingham, B13 8AG | Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, 116, Oakfield Road, Birmingham, B12 9PN | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, Florence House, 31 - 33, Park Road, Birmingham, B13 8AH | Flats | Leasehold | £177,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 26, Oakfield Road, Birmingham, B12 9PW | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 96A, Park Hill, Birmingham, B13 8DS | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the B12 9RP postcode area, located within Moseley Village, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 9RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | General Foodstore | 282 Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9RS | Walking directions to General Foodstore |
| 0.1 mi | George Street News | Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9RS | Walking directions to George Street News |
| 0.2 mi | Aziz Supermarket | Hallam Street, Birmingham, B12 9PS | Walking directions to Aziz Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | News Link | Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8AR | Walking directions to News Link |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9RP, 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 9RP records about 199 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B12 9RP in Moseley Village 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 9RP, including Ark Tindal Primary Academy (Good), Jakeman Nursery School (Outstanding) and St John and Monica Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 9RP is Moseley Village, about 1,003 m away.
B12 9RP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,290 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 9RP is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).