Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B12 0HE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

404

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B12 0HE 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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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in B12 0HE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0HE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0HE is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 49% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 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 0HE are sourced from Output Area E00186268 (shared with 31 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 0HE. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.0%
Asian / British Asian28.3%
Black / African / Caribbean34.9%
Other / Mixed21.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around B12 0HE is above average at 121 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 offences289
Vehicle crime73
Criminal damage and arson57
Anti-social behaviour51
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.3 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.9 km
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Percy Shurmer Academy

Good457 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Ash Motors Ltd0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Central Market0.8 km
  • S & K Halal Meat0.7 km
  • Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Roxy Ball Room0.9 km
  • Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.3 km
  • BOP Kebabs0.7 km
  • The Spotted Dog0.5 km
  • Barfly Club Ltd0.9 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Phamri0.7 km
  • Digbeth Works0.9 km
  • Arabesque Lounge0.3 km
  • ASL Birmingham Limited0.3 km
  • Coffee Lounge1.0 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Hi Wings0.8 km
  • Salt & Pepper0.9 km
  • Big Johns0.8 km
  • El Chiringuito0.6 km
  • Flora Catering0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tru Spice Groceries0.8 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.5 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.9 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.7 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.4 km
  • Backpackers Hostel1.0 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.4 km