B12 8TY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Balsall Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 8TY is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 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 8TY are sourced from Output Area E00047506 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B12 8TY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 8TY.
360
31
£ 30,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 8TY 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
B12 8TY has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 8TY. The average age is 31.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 8TY is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Clifton Primary School
Nelson Mandela School
Ladypool Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Conway Primary School
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Heath Mount Primary School
Anderton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Barfia Birmingham0.2 km
- Damascena Souk0.7 km
- Euro Wines0.3 km
- Ishfaq Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Royal Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Al-Bader Restaurant0.1 km
- Artisan Desserts Limited0.2 km
- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.2 km
- Cafe Valor Ltd0.5 km
- Chaiiology0.6 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.5 km
- Chaii Garden0.2 km
- Dfc Chicken0.6 km
- Khan's Pizza0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.4 km
- Azad Supermarket0.1 km
- Khyber Mini Market0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Merrymaid0.8 km
- British Muslim Association0.5 km
- Club Sensations0.5 km
- The Eagle Tavern1.0 km
- The Clock Public House0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath1.4 km
- Bordesley1.5 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B128TY · Data under Open Government Licence