Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

OUGHTON ROAD, B12 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUGHTON ROAD, B12 0DF.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B12 0DF 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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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, B12 0DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B12 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oughton Road, 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 0DF 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 89 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00047474 (shared with 31 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 0DF. 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

White / British5.2%
Asian / British Asian47.5%
Black / African / Caribbean22.4%
Other / Mixed24.9%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 0DF is moderate at 89 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 offences239
Vehicle crime71
Criminal damage and arson54
Public order42
Drugs38

school Local Schools

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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.5 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.7 km
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Percy Shurmer Academy

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Heath Mount Primary School

Requires Improvement0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Akalya Superstore0.3 km
  • British Red Cross0.5 km
  • Daily Meal0.9 km
  • Watan Halal Meat Ltd0.3 km
  • Brook Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 44 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.6 km
  • British Muslim Association1.0 km
  • Club Sensations0.8 km
  • Clearys Public House0.8 km
  • Merrymaid0.2 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • MyLahore Birmingham Ltd0.7 km
  • Ines1.0 km
  • Rosa Chicken Ltd0.9 km
  • THE GAP ARTS PROJECT0.9 km
  • The Kitchen Co.1.0 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tru Spice Groceries0.7 km
  • Azad Supermarket0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.3 km
  • Raja Brothers Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Big Johns0.8 km
  • El Chiringuito0.7 km
  • Bender Burger0.7 km
  • Chick 'N' Buns0.3 km
  • Etna Pizza0.7 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley1.0 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.7 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.8 km
  • Small Heath1.5 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.7 km