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B12 9TA

Laxford Close

Balsall Heath West

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Overview

Postcode B12 9TA 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 138.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 nearest station is Bordesley, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £38,090 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from B12 9TA.

Flood risk

Very low

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 9TA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bordesley located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B12 9TA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 9TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCalthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Calthorpe Park
0.4 miNew Hope Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Hope Community Park

Area Profile

Population
473
Population density
4,596.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.43(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.98(+133%)
Vehicle crime
13.47(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.2(-24%)
Public order
8.2(+35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Arab
172
36.6%
Pakistani
100
21.28%
Other White
32
6.81%
Other Asian
26
5.53%
African
26
5.53%
Total population: 470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
31.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
21.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
37.33%
Owns outright
30
20%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18%
Social rents from council
22
14.67%
Other social rented
12
8%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Balsall Heath West

Median price£249,750
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £300K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£300,000£169
Terraced13£257,500£230
Flats10£146,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balsall Heath West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Balsall Heath West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 202652, Alpha Close, Birmingham, B12 9HFFlatsLeasehold£110,000
30 Oct 202540, Alpha Close, Birmingham, B12 9HFFlatsLeasehold£70,000
23 Oct 202564, Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9STTerracedFreehold£215,000
23 Dec 20252, Bridge Croft, Birmingham, B12 9EFTerracedFreehold£110,000
25 Mar 2025201, Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham, B12 9AFTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the B12 9TA postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B12 9TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHeath Mount Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPercy Shurmer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableNew Perspectives SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 9TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 9TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miZam Zam Mini MarketCamrose Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TSWalking directions to Zam Zam Mini Market
0.2 miAl Jazeerah227 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Jazeerah
0.2 miAl Kamoos229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Kamoos
0.3 miSMS226 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LYWalking directions to SMS
0.3 miCostcutterHorton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YRWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B12 9TA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Duncan Ali

Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardBalsall Heath WestE05011122
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Balsall Heath West & Kingswood RoadE02001910
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 084AE01009366
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B12 9TA

Is B12 9TA (Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road) safe?

The area around B12 9TA records about 139 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B12 9TA?

The median sale price around B12 9TA in Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B12 9TA?

There are 20 schools close to B12 9TA, including Heath Mount Primary School, Percy Shurmer Academy (Outstanding) and New Perspectives School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B12 9TA?

The closest station to B12 9TA is Bordesley, about 1,563 m away.

How deprived is the area around B12 9TA?

B12 9TA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,268 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B12 9TA (Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B12 9TA is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).