B12 8TZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakfield Avenue, 0.5km from Balsall Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
This is 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 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8TZ are sourced from Output Area E00047505 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKFIELD AVENUE, B12 8TZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD AVENUE, B12 8TZ.
468
29
£ 30,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 8TZ 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
58% of B12 8TZ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 8TZ. The average age is 29.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 109,750
8 sales · Mean £ 115,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 8TZ is moderate at 82 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
Heath Mount Primary School
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Anderton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Anawim1.0 km
- The Gate0.2 km
- The Clock Public House0.8 km
- Xover Spaces0.9 km
- The Old Moseley Arms0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Just Dessert0.6 km
- Aziz Cafe0.5 km
- Bubble Rolls0.3 km
- Bun and Co0.5 km
- Cha Sha0.6 km
- + 122 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Camp 313 Muay Thai Academy0.6 km
- Desire Community Hub0.5 km
- JJHP Ltd0.4 km
- Masaka Food Store0.5 km
- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.7 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.2 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Junaids0.7 km
- The Cluster Kitchen0.5 km
- Bab Al Hara Catering0.9 km
- HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.9 km
- R Khan Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath1.4 km
- Bordesley1.5 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B128TZ · Data under Open Government Licence