B12 0HB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 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 0HB are sourced from Output Area E00175636 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B12 0HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 0HB.
245
29
£ 43,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 0HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
High employment, young population. B12 0HB combines 66% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 0HB. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 0HB is above average at 129 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Calthorpe Academy
Ark St Alban's Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Chandos Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Bordesley Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
- The Adagio1.0 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.9 km
- Rowton Hotel0.2 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Pirlos0.9 km
- Al Bulushi Cafe0.6 km
- Al Uruba Cafe & Restaurant0.7 km
- le Keux Vintage Diner0.6 km
- Manzils Restaurant0.9 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Damascena Distribution limited0.8 km
- MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.9 km
- Moroccan Test0.7 km
- The Original Le Codfather0.7 km
- Chillichicks1.0 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Zam Zam ( previously Lulu Gallery)0.6 km
- Millenium News0.7 km
- City Local Convenience Store0.7 km
- Manaleak.com0.9 km
- Casper Stores1.0 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Al Saada Supermarket0.8 km
- Sun Yip Ltd0.8 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.3 km
- Tru Spice Groceries0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- In A Box 30.7 km
- The Village Inn0.9 km
- Barfly Club Ltd0.7 km
- Hennesseys Bar1.0 km
- Kerryman0.7 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.2 km
- Birmingham New Street1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bordesley Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B120HB · Data under Open Government Licence