Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B12 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 0EJ.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B12 0EJ 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 71% social renting, B12 0EJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0EJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0EJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% 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 rates are above average at 123 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 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00186290 (shared with 28 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 0EJ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.5%
Asian / British Asian41.0%
Black / African / Caribbean24.9%
Other / Mixed20.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 8%
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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 around B12 0EJ is above average at 123 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 offences250
Vehicle crime67
Criminal damage and arson60
Anti-social behaviour53
Other theft37

school Local Schools

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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.0 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.1 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.3 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.8 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Percy Shurmer Academy

Good457 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Zam Zam ( previously Lulu Gallery)0.4 km
  • Ermena's Cakery0.9 km
  • Highgate Newsagents0.8 km
  • Horton Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Meedo Sparkbrook Int Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Al Bulushi Cafe0.4 km
  • Al Uruba Cafe & Restaurant0.5 km
  • le Keux Vintage Diner0.7 km
  • Upper Crust0.9 km
  • Falafel Munch0.9 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.7 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.5 km
  • Tru Spice Groceries0.9 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.7 km
  • Moroccan Test0.6 km
  • Flora Catering0.7 km
  • Hi Wings0.9 km
  • Bab Al Hara Catering0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Big Bulls Head0.9 km
  • Subside Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • T/A Medicine Bar0.7 km
  • Wagon & Horses0.6 km
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.2 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.6 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.9 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.3 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.3 km