Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B12 postcode area.

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Population

22,488

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,571 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £190,083 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.8%
Asian / British Asian48.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed22.9%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 5%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4315
Vehicle crime953
Criminal damage and arson773
Public order631
Anti-social behaviour588

school Local Schools

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Jakeman Nursery School

Good105 pupils
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Anderton Park Primary School

Good456 pupils
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils
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Nelson Mandela School

Outstanding471 pupils
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils
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Clifton Primary School

Good874 pupils
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • ROWTON HOTEL 145 ALCESTER STREET
  • Rowton Hotel
  • St Annes Hostel
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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • A & S Supermarket
  • Costcutter
  • 108 Arabic Shop
  • A K Halal Meat Centre Ltd
  • AA Village Supermarket Ltd(Alrahman)
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Anawim
  • BOP Kebabs
  • British Muslim Association
  • Clearys Public House
  • Club Sensations
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • Bubble Rolls
  • Bubble Street
  • Bun and Co
  • Cafe Pausa, Dunelm
  • Cafe Valor Ltd
  • + 112 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Captain's Traditional Fish and Chips
  • Caspian Pizza
  • Chaii Garden
  • Cookies & Krumbs
  • Dfc Chicken
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Azad Supermarket
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh
  • PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd
  • Persian Specialist/T/ International
  • Raja Brothers Supermarket
  • + 3 more