Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B12 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 0AB.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B12 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, B12 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B12 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0AB is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B12 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00047474 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0AB. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British5.2%
Asian / British Asian47.5%
Black / African / Caribbean22.4%
Other / Mixed24.9%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B12 0AB is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences199
Vehicle crime50
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson45
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.1 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.2 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.5 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.8 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Big Bulls Head0.9 km
  • T/A Medicine Bar0.8 km
  • Wagon & Horses0.6 km
  • Roxy Ball Room0.8 km
  • Sector 570.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Falafel Munch0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Boxxed Social0.8 km
  • Chillerz Cafe0.9 km
  • Hanbao0.8 km
  • + 77 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Bp Express Shopping0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Stars0.5 km
  • Ash Motors Ltd0.7 km
  • S & K Halal Meat1.0 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.9 km
  • MB Metro0.9 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.7 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • El Chiringuito0.8 km
  • Chucky's Chippy0.7 km
  • Damascena Distribution limited1.0 km
  • MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.7 km
  • Moroccan Test0.6 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Rowton Hotel0.5 km
  • Backpackers Hostel1.0 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.4 km
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.2 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.4 km
  • Small Heath1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.2 km