B12 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highgate Place, 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 0DD 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 in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00047474 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHGATE PLACE, B12 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE PLACE, B12 0DD.
417
32
£ 27,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0DD 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in B12 0DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 0DD. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 55,000
1 sales · Mean £ 55,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 0DD is moderate at 81 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
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Percy Shurmer Academy
Heath Mount Primary School
Chandos Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Golden Xpress0.4 km
- Kaani Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Akalya Superstore0.3 km
- British Red Cross0.6 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Sir Charles Napier0.8 km
- Moseley Arms Public House0.6 km
- British Muslim Association0.9 km
- Club Sensations0.8 km
- White Swan0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Addis Cafe0.4 km
- The Habesha Cafe0.4 km
- Al-Bader Restaurant0.9 km
- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.8 km
- Cafe Valor Ltd0.8 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bab Al Hara Catering0.5 km
- HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.2 km
- Caspian Pizza1.0 km
- Chaii Garden1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Tru Spice Groceries0.6 km
- Azad Supermarket0.8 km
- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.9 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rowton Hotel0.6 km
- St Annes Hostel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.8 km
- Small Heath1.6 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B120DD · Data under Open Government Licence