B12 8QA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitby Road, 0.5km from Balsall Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Moseley ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k. 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 8QA are sourced from Output Area E00047566 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITBY ROAD, B12 8QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITBY ROAD, B12 8QA.
403
32
£ 32,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 8QA 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.
Area Character
78% of B12 8QA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 8QA. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,500
6 sales · Mean £ 171,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 8QA is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Clifton Primary School
Park Hill Primary School
Anderton Park Primary School
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Nelson Mandela School
St John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Heath Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Camp 313 Muay Thai Academy0.6 km
- Desire Community Hub0.3 km
- JJHP Ltd0.9 km
- Masaka Food Store1.0 km
- Sheik Razaqs Halal Meat1.0 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Gate0.7 km
- Anawim0.8 km
- Moseley All Services Club0.7 km
- British Muslim Association0.5 km
- Club Sensations0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Bubble Rolls0.5 km
- Bun and Co0.7 km
- Cha Sha0.9 km
- Chak 690.5 km
- Damascus Legend Ltd0.9 km
- + 151 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.6 km
- Azad Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- Persian Specialist/T/ International0.4 km
- Somerfield Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- The Cluster Kitchen0.6 km
- Gorilla Munch0.9 km
- Shake House0.9 km
- Grill & Thrill0.4 km
- UK Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath1.9 km
- Bordesley2.1 km
- Tyseley2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B128QA · Data under Open Government Licence