Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, B12 0LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, B12 0LD.

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Population

444

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B12 0LD 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B12 0LD has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B12 0LD is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.1km from Deritend in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0LD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (229 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0LD are sourced from Output Area E00046660 (shared with 98 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0LD. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British11.3%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean45.2%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 rates near B12 0LD are high at 229 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.

Violence and sexual offences373
Vehicle crime97
Anti-social behaviour92
Other theft89
Criminal damage and arson73

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.9 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Ash Motors Ltd0.5 km
  • All Seasons Fish Mongers0.9 km
  • Mr Fish0.9 km
  • Nut Centre0.9 km
  • Pinoy Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 112 more
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Roxy Ball Room0.2 km
  • Eagle & Ball Public House1.0 km
  • BOP Kebabs0.0 km
  • Lab 110.4 km
  • The Spotted Dog0.2 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

177 nearby
  • Asia Asia Food Hall0.9 km
  • Boxxed Social0.2 km
  • Ruga Bistro0.9 km
  • Tung Lok Restaurant0.9 km
  • Big Johns0.8 km
  • + 172 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.9 km
  • Day In Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Boost Juice Bars/The Shake Lab0.8 km
  • Urban Kitchen Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • El Chiringuito0.8 km
  • Hi Wings0.9 km
  • HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.7 km
  • Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.7 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.5 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Hotel Ibis0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.5 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.8 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.5 km