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.
OUGHTON ROAD, B12 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUGHTON ROAD, B12 0DF.
417
32
£ 27,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Calthorpe Academy
Ark St Alban's Academy
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
Percy Shurmer Academy
Heath Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B120DF · Data under Open Government Licence