B12 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 461 active and 288 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B12 (40%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks (30%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives. Overall, B12 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in B12 are around £190k, down 20.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B12 at 432 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 34, B12 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B12 postcode area.
22,488
34
£ 35,571 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B12 has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Jakeman Nursery School
Anderton Park Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Nelson Mandela School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Clifton Primary School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- ROWTON HOTEL 145 ALCESTER STREET
- Rowton Hotel
- St Annes Hostel
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- A & S Supermarket
- Costcutter
- 108 Arabic Shop
- A K Halal Meat Centre Ltd
- AA Village Supermarket Ltd(Alrahman)
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- BA-HA
- Anawim
- BOP Kebabs
- British Muslim Association
- Clearys Public House
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- 3 in 1 burger
- Afrikana
- Al Faisals
- Al-Bader Restaurant
- Al-Qamar Restaurant Ltd
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant
- Bender Burger
- Captain's Traditional Fish and Chips
- Caspian Pizza
- Chaii Garden
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Azad Supermarket
- Lidl Uk Gmbh
- PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd
- Persian Specialist/T/ International
- Raja Brothers Supermarket
- + 3 more
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