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Balsall Heath's low rents also attracted a bohemian student population.

Its proximity to the University of Birmingham, the city centre and the ‘ trendy ’ area of Moseley were all contributing factors.

There was little conflict between the students and locals despite their vastly differing lifestyles.

However a knife-incident in 1991 led to an article in Redbrick warning students not to live in the area.