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B12 9TL

Lapworth Grove

Balsall Heath West

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Overview

Postcode B12 9TL 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 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 nearest station is Moseley Village, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
60%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60%

Approximately 60.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from B12 9TL.

Flood risk

No risk

Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road near B12 9TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moseley Village located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B12 9TL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Moseley Village

N/A

Walking directions to Moseley Village
1 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 9TL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCalthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Calthorpe Park
0.4 miLarches Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Larches Green Park
0.4 miPickwick ParkSmallWalking directions to Pickwick Park

Area Profile

Population
416
Population density
10,475 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.08(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.99(+92%)
Burglary
12.35(+204%)
Vehicle crime
11.52(+77%)
Public order
9.88(+63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
77
18.42%
Pakistani
74
17.7%
Arab
72
17.22%
Caribbean
34
8.13%
British
28
6.7%
Total population: 418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
29.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
27.72%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
33.55%
Other social rented
41
26.45%
Owns outright
26
16.77%
Owns with a mortgage
20
12.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.32%
Total households: 155

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 9TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 9TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 20256, Maydene Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TTTerracedFreehold£232,000
26 Sept 202520, Trevose Retreat, Birmingham, B12 9TQTerracedFreehold£155,000
07 Aug 202519, Trevose Retreat, Birmingham, B12 9TQTerracedFreehold£257,500
11 Dec 202515, Tanworth Grove, Birmingham, B12 9TUFlatsLeasehold£135,000
23 Oct 202564, Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9STTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the B12 9TL postcode area, located within Balsall Heath West & Kingswood Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableRedstone Academy for GirlsOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableRedstone Academy for BoysOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 9TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miZam Zam Mini MarketCamrose Croft, Birmingham, B12 9TSWalking directions to Zam Zam Mini Market
0.2 miKurdistan Mini MarketEdward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BUWalking directions to Kurdistan Mini Market
0.2 miBuy Wise ExpressEdward Road, Birmingham, B12 9BUWalking directions to Buy Wise Express
0.2 miMoseley General StoresClifton Road, Birmingham, B12 9AEWalking directions to Moseley General Stores
0.3 miLidl579 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9BSWalking directions to Lidl

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 9TL, 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 084BE01009374
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B12 9TL

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

The area around B12 9TL 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B12 9TL?

The median sale price around B12 9TL 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 9TL?

There are 20 schools close to B12 9TL, including Heath Mount Primary School, Redstone Academy for Girls (Good) and Redstone Academy for Boys (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B12 9TL?

The closest station to B12 9TL is Moseley Village, about 1,448 m away.

How deprived is the area around B12 9TL?

B12 9TL 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).

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

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