Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B12 0HU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0HU 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

Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in B12 0HU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 0HU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0HU 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 0HU. 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 0HU is moderate at 85 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 offences226
Vehicle crime63
Criminal damage and arson50
Public order40
Drugs34

school Local Schools

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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.3 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.5 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Percy Shurmer Academy

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Chakku1.0 km
  • Crown Banqueting0.9 km
  • Mom's House1.0 km
  • Al Yemen Al Saeed0.2 km
  • meyou restaurant1.0 km
  • + 70 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Getir1.0 km
  • My Halal Meat Ltd1.0 km
  • Qash Limited1.0 km
  • Golden Xpress0.2 km
  • Kaani Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Old Crown1.0 km
  • Sir Charles Napier0.9 km
  • Club Sensations1.0 km
  • Clearys Public House0.7 km
  • Merrymaid0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bab Al Hara Catering0.4 km
  • HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.0 km
  • Caspian Pizza1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.8 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.6 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Azad Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tru Spice Groceries0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.4 km
  • Raja Brothers Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.6 km
  • Small Heath1.5 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.6 km