Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

RAVENHURST STREET, B12 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENHURST STREET, B12 0EL.

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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 0EL 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

B12 0EL has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-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 0EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ravenhurst Street, 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 0EL 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 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £576k. 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 0EL 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 0EL. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 576,000

1 sales · Mean £ 576,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B12 0EL is above average at 107 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 offences218
Vehicle crime57
Criminal damage and arson48
Anti-social behaviour47
Other theft35

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 pupils0.4 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.7 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Zam Zam ( previously Lulu Gallery)0.4 km
  • Ermena's Cakery0.9 km
  • Highgate Newsagents0.9 km
  • Horton Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Meedo Sparkbrook Int Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 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
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.7 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.5 km
  • W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket1.0 km
  • MB Metro1.0 km
  • Petrol Filling Station1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.7 km
  • Moroccan Test0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken1.0 km
  • Flora Catering0.7 km
  • Hi Wings0.9 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Big Bulls Head0.9 km
  • Subside Bar Ltd1.0 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 Bordesley0.5 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.9 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.3 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.4 km
  • Small Heath1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.3 km