Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CHEAPSIDE, B12 0PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE, B12 0PU.

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Population

188

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B12 0PU 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B12 0PU has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0PU is an up-and-coming urban area on Cheapside, 0.3km from Deritend in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0PU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0PU are sourced from Output Area E00175608 (shared with 11 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 0PU. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.2%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed19.4%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 8%
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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 rates near B12 0PU are high at 156 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 offences303
Vehicle crime81
Anti-social behaviour64
Criminal damage and arson59
Other theft54

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.7 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.7 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils1.0 km
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Percy Shurmer Academy

Good457 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

119 nearby
  • Ash Motors Ltd0.8 km
  • All Seasons Fish Mongers0.9 km
  • Mr Fish0.9 km
  • Nut Centre0.9 km
  • Pinoy Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 114 more
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Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Roxy Ball Room0.5 km
  • BOP Kebabs0.4 km
  • Lab 110.6 km
  • The Spotted Dog0.2 km
  • Eden0.7 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

174 nearby
  • Asia Asia Food Hall1.0 km
  • Boxxed Social0.5 km
  • Ruga Bistro1.0 km
  • Tung Lok Restaurant1.0 km
  • City Star Internet Cafe0.7 km
  • + 169 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.1 km
  • Tru Spice Groceries0.8 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.7 km
  • Day In Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tu Quynh Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Boost Juice Bars/The Shake Lab1.0 km
  • Urban Kitchen Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Big Johns0.8 km
  • El Chiringuito0.5 km
  • Hi Wings0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.8 km
  • Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.7 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.1 km
  • Hotel Ibis0.9 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.4 km