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Area guide · West Midlands

Living in Balsall Common

A snapshot of life in Balsall Common, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Balsall Common is a village in West Midlands, West Midlands with a population of 7,094. The average house price is £482,990 and the overall crime rate is 78.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Balsall Common ranks

Population

7,094

Avg House Price

£482,990

Crime Rate

78.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

338 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,055.2

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Balsall Common's detached homes (£707,991) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£188,223).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Balsall Common prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£390,498 → £482,990).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£707,991	£627,500	49
Semi-Detached	£392,870	£395,000	27
Terraced	£323,333	£315,000	12
Flat	£188,223	£171,475	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Balsall Common is 78.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Balsall Common: violent crime (33% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Balsall Common Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Heart of England School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Balsall Common averages 338 Mbps — 238% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Balsall Common homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	63.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,115

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,094
Median Age	43
Median Household Income	£32,055.2
Employment Rate	58.1%
Owner Occupied	67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Balsall Common?

The average house price in Balsall Common is £482,990 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Balsall Common?

The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat, with an average price of £188,223.

Is Balsall Common a safe place to live?

Balsall Common has a recorded crime rate of 78.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Balsall Common?

Balsall Common has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Balsall Common?

Average broadband download speeds in Balsall Common are around 338 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.1% of premises.

How big is Balsall Common?

Balsall Common is a settlement in West Midlands with a population of approximately 7,094.

Most compared with

How does Balsall Common stack up against its neighbours?

Alvechurch

Balsall Common

House price: £443,033 · £482,990
Crime rate: N/A · 78.8
Distance: 13.4 mi

Atherstone

Balsall Common

House price: £302,013 · £482,990
Crime rate: 61.9 · 78.8
Distance: 13.7 mi

Balsall Common

Barnt Green

House price: £482,990 · £705,963
Crime rate: 78.8 · N/A
Distance: 14.9 mi

Balsall Common

Bedworth

House price: £482,990 · £226,778
Crime rate: 78.8 · 81.1
Distance: 9.4 mi

Balsall Common

Birmingham

House price: £482,990 · £266,208
Crime rate: 78.8 · 114.1
Distance: 11.4 mi

Balsall Common

Bulkington

House price: £482,990 · £325,320
Crime rate: 78.8 · 81.3
Distance: 11.3 mi

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