Postcode B12 9SR 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 West & Kingswood Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year. The median sale price in Balsall Heath West is £218,000 (around £216 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,500 and £270,000. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,549 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from B12 9SR.
Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 9SR 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 1 mi | Moseley Village | N/A | Walking directions to Moseley Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £216 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 | 9 | £135,000 | £193 |
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 9SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 64, Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9ST | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 6, Maydene Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TT | Terraced | Freehold | £232,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 32, Hollycot Gardens, Birmingham, B12 9TW | Terraced | Freehold | £221,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 59, Eden Avenue, Birmingham, B12 9AR | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 20, Eden Avenue, Birmingham, B12 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £249,500 |
In the B12 9SR postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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 | 16 plus | Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | New Perspectives School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
New Perspectives School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Dec 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B12 9SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Zam Zam Mini Market | Camrose Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TS | Walking directions to Zam Zam Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Al Jazeerah | 227 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LH | Walking directions to Al Jazeerah |
| 0.3 mi | Al Kamoos | 229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LH | Walking directions to Al Kamoos |
| 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 9SR, 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 9SR records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and burglary.
The median sale price around B12 9SR in Balsall Heath West is £218,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 9SR, including Heath Mount Primary School (Good), Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College and New Perspectives School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B12 9SR is Bordesley, about 1,535 m away.
B12 9SR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,549 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 9SR is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).