B12 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moseley Road, 0.4km 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 0BS 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00047450 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSELEY ROAD, B12 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSELEY ROAD, B12 0BS.
514
35
£ 27,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0BS 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 0BS has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0BS. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 0BS is moderate at 84 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
Calthorpe Academy
Percy Shurmer Academy
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Heath Mount Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Ladypool Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Golden Xpress0.5 km
- Kaani Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Barfia Birmingham1.0 km
- Soft Drink Shop0.9 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Sir Charles Napier0.8 km
- British Muslim Association0.8 km
- Club Sensations0.7 km
- The Eagle Tavern1.0 km
- The Clock Public House0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Addis Cafe0.4 km
- The Habesha Cafe0.4 km
- Al-Bader Restaurant0.8 km
- Artisan Desserts Limited1.0 km
- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.7 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bab Al Hara Catering0.6 km
- HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.3 km
- Caspian Pizza1.0 km
- Chaii Garden0.9 km
- Dfc Chicken0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh1.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Tru Spice Groceries0.6 km
- Azad Supermarket0.7 km
- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rowton Hotel0.7 km
- St Annes Hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.9 km
- Small Heath1.7 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B120BS · Data under Open Government Licence