B12 9SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilmcote Close, 0.5km from Balsall Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Balsall Heath West ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B12 9SZ 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 27% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 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 9SZ are sourced from Output Area E00047497 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILMCOTE CLOSE, B12 9SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMCOTE CLOSE, B12 9SZ.
412
34
£ 32,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B12 9SZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. B12 9SZ's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 27% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B12 9SZ. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B12 9SZ is moderate at 51 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
Heath Mount Primary School
Jakeman Nursery School
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Percy Shurmer Academy
Ark St Alban's Academy
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Park Hill Primary School
St John and Monica Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Damascena Souk0.6 km
- Royal Convenience Store0.8 km
- J & F Food Stores0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Post Office0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Cafe Valor Ltd0.5 km
- Crispino0.6 km
- Gift Shop and Internet Cafe0.6 km
- Tajine Cave0.5 km
- Dessert King0.2 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dfc Chicken0.6 km
- Big Johns0.8 km
- Garden Moon City0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- Cookies & Krumbs0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Anawim0.4 km
- Sir Charles Napier0.9 km
- British Muslim Association0.5 km
- Club Sensations0.5 km
- The Eagle Tavern0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tru Spice Groceries0.7 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.6 km
- Persian Specialist/T/ International0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley1.8 km
- Five Ways1.8 km
- Birmingham New Street2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B129SZ · Data under Open Government Licence