B12 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highgate Road, 0.7km from Balsall Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0BG 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. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00047492 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHGATE ROAD, B12 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE ROAD, B12 0BG.
264
39
£ 30,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0BG 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 0BG has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0BG. The average age is 38.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 0BG is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ladypool Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Clifton Primary School
Nelson Mandela School
Conway Primary School
Heath Mount Primary School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Barfia Birmingham0.5 km
- Damascena Souk0.8 km
- Euro Wines0.6 km
- Royal Convenience Store0.7 km
- Royal Sweets0.9 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Al-Bader Restaurant0.3 km
- Artisan Desserts Limited0.5 km
- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.2 km
- Cafe Valor Ltd0.6 km
- Chaiiology0.9 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.5 km
- Chaii Garden0.4 km
- Dfc Chicken0.7 km
- Khan's Pizza0.9 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Old Moseley Arms1.0 km
- The Clock Public House0.9 km
- Xover Spaces1.0 km
- The Gate0.3 km
- British Muslim Association0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Al Saada Supermarket0.4 km
- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.3 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km
- Persian Specialist/T/ International0.8 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley1.3 km
- Small Heath1.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B120BG · Data under Open Government Licence