B12 0HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0HU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% 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 85 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 0HU are sourced from Output Area E00186290 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B12 0HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 0HU.
338
28
£ 27,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0HU 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 71% of tenure in B12 0HU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-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 0HU. The average age is 28.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 0HU is moderate at 85 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
Calthorpe Academy
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Ladypool Primary School
Percy Shurmer Academy
Chandos Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Chakku1.0 km
- Crown Banqueting0.9 km
- Mom's House1.0 km
- Al Yemen Al Saeed0.2 km
- meyou restaurant1.0 km
- + 70 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Getir1.0 km
- My Halal Meat Ltd1.0 km
- Qash Limited1.0 km
- Golden Xpress0.2 km
- Kaani Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Old Crown1.0 km
- Sir Charles Napier0.9 km
- Club Sensations1.0 km
- Clearys Public House0.7 km
- Merrymaid0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant1.0 km
- Bab Al Hara Catering0.4 km
- HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.0 km
- Caspian Pizza1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.8 km
- Rowton Hotel0.6 km
- St Annes Hostel0.5 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Azad Supermarket0.9 km
- Tru Spice Groceries0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.4 km
- Raja Brothers Supermarket1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.6 km
- Small Heath1.5 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B120HU · Data under Open Government Licence