B12 0JG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Deritend in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 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 0JG are sourced from Output Area E00186108 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B12 0JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 0JG.
143
34
£ 43,000 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. B12 0JG combines 72% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0JG. The average age is 34.3. 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 0JG is above average at 131 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Calthorpe Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Chandos Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.8 km
- Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Bown Cheese, Ground Floor, Unit 21.0 km
- Central Revival (Food Bank)0.8 km
- SkinnyDips0.7 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- BOP Kebabs0.4 km
- Lab 110.7 km
- The Spotted Dog0.2 km
- Eden1.0 km
- O'Donovans1.0 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- City Star Internet Cafe0.6 km
- Fusion Bites0.0 km
- Kasablanca Shisha Lounge0.7 km
- Chakku0.4 km
- Crown Banqueting0.3 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.4 km
- MB Metro0.9 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
- Main Retail And Warehouse0.9 km
- Sun Yip Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Flora Catering0.8 km
- Shawarma Wala1.0 km
- The Original Le Codfather0.7 km
- Bab Al Hara Catering0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring1.0 km
- Rowton Hotel0.4 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
- St Annes Hostel0.3 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.1 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.2 km
- Birmingham New Street1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bordesley Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B120JG · Data under Open Government Licence