Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B12 8TY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B12 8TY.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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4/10
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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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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British6.7%
Asian / British Asian59.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences302
Drugs71
Other theft67
Criminal damage and arson62
Vehicle crime45

school Local Schools

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Clifton Primary School

Good874 pupils0.2 km
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Nelson Mandela School

Outstanding471 pupils0.3 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Conway Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Tindal Primary Academy

Good440 pupils0.8 km
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Heath Mount Primary School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Anderton Park Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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