Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LEOPOLD STREET, B12 0UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEOPOLD STREET, B12 0UD.

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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 0UD 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 0UD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-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 0UD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leopold Street, 0.2km from Highgate in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 0UD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 is moderate at 78 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 0UD 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 0UD. 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 0UD is moderate at 78 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 offences199
Vehicle crime54
Criminal damage and arson44
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.1 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.2 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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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Percy Shurmer Academy

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.8 km
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Heath Mount Primary School

Requires Improvement0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • le Keux Vintage Diner0.9 km
  • Upper Crust0.9 km
  • Arabesque Lounge0.0 km
  • ASL Birmingham Limited0.0 km
  • Coffee House0.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Central Market0.5 km
  • S & K Halal Meat0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Bunna Mini Market0.7 km
  • Dahabshill0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tru Spice Groceries0.5 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.7 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.5 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Big Johns0.5 km
  • El Chiringuito0.4 km
  • Hi Wings0.6 km
  • Salt & Pepper1.0 km
  • Chucky's Chippy0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.4 km
  • The Old Crown0.9 km
  • PST Community Centre & Private Club0.4 km
  • The Fox0.9 km
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.5 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rowton Hotel0.4 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.7 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.5 km