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.
RAVENHURST STREET, B12 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENHURST STREET, B12 0EL.
338
28
£ 27,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
Ark St Alban's Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Chandos Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B120EL · Data under Open Government Licence