Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B12 0JB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0JB 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 0JB — 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 0JB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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 0JB 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 127 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 0JB 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 0JB. 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.

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

Crime around B12 0JB is above average at 127 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 crime72
Criminal damage and arson66
Anti-social behaviour64
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.0 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.1 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.5 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.7 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.8 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Big Bulls Head0.8 km
  • Subside Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • T/A Medicine Bar0.6 km
  • Wagon & Horses0.5 km
  • In A Box 30.7 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Falafel Munch0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • Dough0.8 km
  • Chance and Counters0.6 km
  • Luna Springs0.5 km
  • + 80 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd1.0 km
  • City Local Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Ash Motors Ltd0.6 km
  • Amsons Islamic Store1.0 km
  • MT Catering0.9 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • The Original Le Codfather0.6 km
  • Chucky's Chippy0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken (Express)0.7 km
  • My Grill Restaurant0.8 km
  • Smoking Bagels0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • MB Metro0.9 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.9 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd1.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.5 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.4 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.8 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.2 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.3 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.2 km