B12 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
For families considering a move, B12 0AY represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00047493 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B12 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 0AY.
474
32
£ 30,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0AY 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.
Area Character
B12 0AY has a highly multicultural community character — 77% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0AY. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 0AY is moderate at 77 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.
school Local Schools
Ark St Alban's Academy
Heath Mount Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Percy Shurmer Academy
Calthorpe Academy
Ladypool Primary School
Clifton Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Barfia Birmingham0.8 km
- Damascena Souk0.8 km
- Euro Wines0.9 km
- Royal Convenience Store0.8 km
- Akalya Superstore0.1 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Al-Bader Restaurant0.7 km
- Artisan Desserts Limited0.8 km
- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.6 km
- Cafe Valor Ltd0.5 km
- Crispino0.8 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.9 km
- Chaii Garden0.7 km
- Dfc Chicken0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza0.8 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Moseley Arms Public House0.9 km
- British Muslim Association0.6 km
- Club Sensations0.5 km
- The Eagle Tavern0.9 km
- Merrymaid0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km
- Persian Specialist/T/ International0.8 km
- Tru Spice Groceries0.7 km
- Azad Supermarket0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rowton Hotel0.9 km
- St Annes Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley1.1 km
- Small Heath1.6 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B120AY · Data under Open Government Licence