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EICR in B12 (Balsall Heath)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook, Highgate, including Balsall Heath West, Bordesley & Highgate, Moseley. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B12 (Balsall Heath) in a nutshell

B12 covers Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook, Highgate, in Birmingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B12

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Birmingham council area

B12 is in Birmingham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B12 stretches across Balsall Heath West, Bordesley & Highgate, Moseley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B12', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Birmingham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 21.4% purpose-built flats, 2.9% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to B12

B5 · DigbethB13 · MoseleyB11 · SparkhillB4 · Birmingham City CentreB10 · Small HeathB2 · Birmingham City Centre

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B12 cover?

B12 (Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook, Highgate) includes the wards of Balsall Heath West, Bordesley & Highgate, Moseley, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, Sparkhill, Tyseley & Hay Mills (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B12?

Neighbouring districts include B5 (Digbeth), B13 (Moseley), B11 (Sparkhill), B4 (Birmingham City Centre), B10 (Small Heath) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B12 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B12?

About 6,649 households and 20,548 residents at the 2011 Census, across 476 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B12 in?

B12 sits in Birmingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, Birmingham Ladywood, Birmingham Yardley.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B12 1
Areas covered
Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook, Highgate 2
Active postcodes
476 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,649 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
20,548 2
Electoral wards
Balsall Heath West, Bordesley & Highgate, Moseley, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, Sparkhill, Tyseley & Hay Mills 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, Birmingham Ladywood, Birmingham Yardley 4
Local authority
Birmingham 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.