B12 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highgate Square, 0.5km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
This is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00047494 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHGATE SQUARE, B12 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE SQUARE, B12 0DU.
592
31
£ 30,200 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0DU 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
B12 0DU has a highly multicultural community character — 68% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0DU. The average age is 30.6. 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 0DU 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
Ark St Alban's Academy
Calthorpe Academy
Percy Shurmer Academy
Heath Mount Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Chandos Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.7 km
- The Gate0.9 km
- O'Donovans0.8 km
- The Clock Public House0.8 km
- Xover Spaces0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Phamri0.8 km
- Aziz Cafe0.6 km
- Bubble Rolls1.0 km
- Chak 691.0 km
- City Star Internet Cafe0.6 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Hi Wings0.9 km
- Flora Catering1.0 km
- Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant1.0 km
- Little Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Haq0.9 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Desire Community Hub0.9 km
- JJHP Ltd0.9 km
- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
- Central Revival (Food Bank)0.9 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.9 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.9 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Azad Supermarket0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- St Annes Hostel0.7 km
- Rowton Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley1.0 km
- Small Heath1.8 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B120DU · Data under Open Government Licence