Alpha Close, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B12 9HF.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Alpha Close, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £90,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £74,068. That is 65% below the Birmingham average of £254,981 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 79% flat, 21% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Alpha Close range from £54,000 to £170,000. 11% of homes sold here were freehold and 89% leasehold. Of 1,395 streets in Birmingham with at least two sales in the last year, Alpha Close ranks 1378th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Alpha Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all B12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 11% freehold and 89% leasehold across 19 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | £74,068 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £137,833 | 19 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Alpha Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 5 Jan 2026 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 30 Oct 2025 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 10 Jan 2025 | £55,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 6 Dec 2024 | £112,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 17 Jul 2023 | £63,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 48, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 21 Jun 2023 | £54,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 3 Apr 2023 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 48, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 15 Mar 2023 | £61,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 31, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 19 Aug 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 11, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 11 Jul 2022 | £39,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 11 May 2020 | £68,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 28 Feb 2020 | £71,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 3 Feb 2020 | £113,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 15 Oct 2019 | £54,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 3 May 2019 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 28 Feb 2019 | £92,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 25 Apr 2018 | £130,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 22 Sep 2017 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, Alpha Close B12 9HF | 30 Sep 2016 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Alpha Close | £60,000 (Apr 2023) → £63,500 (Jul 2023) | +6% over under a year |
| 48, Alpha Close | £61,000 (Mar 2023) → £54,750 (Jun 2023) | -10% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Alpha Close
Crime
775 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alpha Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 300 |
| Vehicle crime | 76 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 65 |
| Public order | 56 |
| Other theft | 54 |
| Burglary | 50 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alpha Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cole Flood alert area
- River Rea at Highgate, Deritend and Digbeth Flood warning area
- River Rea Flood alert area
- River Rea at Calthorpe Flood warning area
- River Rea at Edgbaston Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alpha Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Mount Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| New Perspectives School 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lift Percy Shurmer 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Jakeman Nursery School 99 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ark St Alban's Academy 797 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 100 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 114 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Bordesley station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Moseley Village station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Five Ways station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Calthorpe Park (opp, Clevedon Road) 1 min walk
- Calthorpe Park (adj, Clevedon Road) 1 min walk
- Balfour Street (adj, Lincoln Street) 2 min walk
- Balsall Heath Road (after, Clevedon Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Wand Medical Centre
15 Frank Street, Highgate, Birmingham · 0.3 mi - Firstcare Practice
Balsall Heath Health Centre, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.3 mi - Dr Walji And Colleagues
Balsall Heath Health Ctr, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.3 mi - Balsall Heath Health Centre (S)
Balsall Heath Health Centre, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Sparkbrook Birmingham · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Birmingham Hollies Croft · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Birmingham - Bristol Street · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Edgbaston Birmingham · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Fakir Pharmacy Cannon Hill · 0.2 mi
- Shire Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Medx Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- S. Birmingham Community Health · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 538 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,707 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alpha Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 35.9% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 34.3% | 4.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 14% | 11% |
| White | 11.2% | 48.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.6% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 72.6% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 14.7% | 34% |
| No religion | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 43.6% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.1% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.3% | 10.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 44.4% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.2% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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Estate agents near Alpha Close
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- Home Move 0.8 mi
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- Northwood UK 0.8 mi
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