B12 0AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Bradford Street, 0.2km from Deritend in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0AL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (223 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £212k. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00186180 (shared with 94 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADFORD STREET, B12 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADFORD STREET, B12 0AL.
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31
£ 43,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B12 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0AL. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 243,500
69 sales · Mean £ 237,892
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B12 0AL are high at 223 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Calthorpe Academy
Chandos Primary School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
147 nearby- Digbeth Kitchen0.3 km
- Riley Snooker Club0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Ermena's Cakery0.9 km
- Highgate Newsagents1.0 km
- + 142 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Missing Bar0.7 km
- Sector 570.3 km
- The Old Crown0.2 km
- Big Bar0.9 km
- Kilo Ziro0.2 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
244 nearby- Candies0.8 km
- Chakku0.2 km
- Crown Banqueting0.4 km
- Detroit Dough Co.0.7 km
- Great Food Everyday0.7 km
- + 239 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz1.0 km
- Bubble CiTea Birmingham0.7 km
- Chicken.Com0.7 km
- Family0.7 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tru Spice Groceries1.0 km
- Day In Supermarket0.8 km
- PandaFresh0.9 km
- Tu Quynh Supermarket0.8 km
- Unit 3 Southside0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Backpackers Hostel0.3 km
- The Adagio0.6 km
- St Annes Hostel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn1.0 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.6 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.8 km
- Birmingham New Street1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B120AL · Data under Open Government Licence