Bird Close, Balsall Heath, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B12 9AP.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Bird Close, Balsall Heath, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 22 Aug 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £369,000. By property type, sales here have been 75% terraced, 25% flat. Recorded sale prices on Bird Close range from £250,000 to £369,000. 76% of homes sold here were freehold and 24% leasehold.
House prices on Bird Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bird Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B12 house prices.
Tenure: 76% freehold and 24% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £369,000 | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Flat | 1 | £250,000 | 21 Jul 2023 |
Sold prices on Bird Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Bird Close B12 9AP | 21 Mar 2024 | £132,840 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Bird Close B12 9AP | 31 Jan 2024 | £110,700 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Bird Close B12 9AP | 26 Jan 2024 | £132,840 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Bird Close B12 9AP | 15 Dec 2023 | £55,350 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 1, Bird Close B12 9AP | 31 Aug 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 1, Bird Close B12 9AP | 30 Aug 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Bird Close B12 9AP | 28 Aug 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Bird Close B12 9AP | 22 Aug 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Bird Close B12 9AP | 22 Aug 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Bird Close B12 9AP | 22 Aug 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Bird Close B12 9AP | 21 Jul 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 2, Bird Close B12 9AP | 21 Jul 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Bird Close B12 9AP | 21 Jul 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Bird Close B12 9AP | 21 Jul 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Bird Close B12 9AP | 20 Jul 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Bird Close B12 9AP | 20 Jul 2023 | £369,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 2, Bird Close B12 9AP | 19 Jul 2023 | £250,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Bird Close
Crime
939 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bird Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 358 |
| Vehicle crime | 83 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 81 |
| Public order | 74 |
| Other theft | 61 |
| Burglary | 54 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bird Close is in or near 4 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
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 Bird Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Percy Shurmer 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Ark St Alban's Academy 797 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Heath Mount Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Heritage Academy 58 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Futures Matter - Northwood | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chandos Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Calthorpe Academy 461 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Birmingham Moor Street station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Birmingham New Street station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Belgrave Village (adj, Belgrave Road) 1 min walk
- Belgrave Village (opp, Belgrave Road) 1 min walk
- Longmore Street (opposite, Belgrave Middleway) 3 min walk
- Sherbourne Road (adj, Longmore Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Wand Medical Centre
15 Frank Street, Highgate, Birmingham · 0.1 mi - Highgate Medical Centre
Highgate Street, Birmingham · 0.1 mi - Dr Walji And Colleagues
Balsall Heath Health Ctr, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.4 mi - Firstcare Practice
Balsall Heath Health Centre, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Sparkbrook Birmingham · 0.5 mi
- Budgens Budgens - Sherlock Street · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Birmingham - Bristol Street · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bristol, Street, Birmingham · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Medx Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Stag Direct · 0.2 mi
- Medisina Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- S. Birmingham Community Health · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 39.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 49.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 439 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,216 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 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 Bird Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 42.1% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 24% | 4.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 18% | 11% |
| White | 10.4% | 48.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.5% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 67.6% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 34% |
| No religion | 8.8% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 39.7% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.7% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 46.1% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.4% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.1% | 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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- Northwood UK 0.8 mi
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