Area Information for Birmingham, B12 8HZ

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B12 8HZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1981. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
Constituency Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Sparkbrook), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Birmingham, B12 8HZ.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birmingham, B12 8HZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Birmingham, B12 8HZ:

Birchwood Road, Birmingham, B12 8BP
Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JZ
Alder Road, Birmingham, B12 8BS
Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LA
Taunton Road, Birmingham, B12 8BT
Newport Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8QE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B12 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 7
Semi-Detached 15
Terraced 80
Flat (Purpose-Built) 8
Flat (Converted) 6
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 117
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 38% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 28
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 42
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 115

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 38
Two People 23
Three People 13
Four People 16
Five People 14
Six People 11
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 116

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 64
Other Household 13
Total 115

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 40
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 116

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 165
Female 168
Total 333

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around B12 8HZ has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 31% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 37
5-9 34
10-14 32
15-19 20
20-24 21
25-29 27
30-34 37
35-39 18
40-44 17
45-49 21
50-54 20
55-59 15
60-64 13
65-69 6
70-74 5
75-79 5
80-84 1
85+ 2
Total 331

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B12 8HZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 108
Married 87
Separated 4
Divorced 16
Widowed 11
Total 226

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 148
Good 108
Fair 53
Bad 18
Very Bad 4
Total 331

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 64
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 61
Total 225

Ethnic Group Embed This

Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 26% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 86
Mixed Ethnicity 22
Indian 3
Pakistani 118
Bangladeshi 26
Other Asian 13
Black African 15
Black Caribbean 18
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 20
Other 8
Total 333

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 238
European Union 20
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 56
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 331

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 238
10+ Years 58
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 330

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B12 8HZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 50
United Kingdom 234
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 14
North America or Caribbean 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 48
Christian 54
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 2
Muslim 197
Sikh 1
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 24
Total 327

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 47
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 23
Retired 21
Looking After Home or Family 32
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 23
Total 223

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 21
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 99

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 14
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 34
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 18
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 16
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 13
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 73
Full-time Student 22
Total 224

Birmingham, B12 8HZ is within the Sparkbrook policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near B12 8HZ
Neighbourhood Team Address Sparkbrook
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2794

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B12 8HZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B12 8HZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B12 8HZ. The nearest railway station is Small Heath, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Small Heath 1.1 miles
Bordesley 1.4 miles
Tyseley 1.6 miles
Hall Green 1.7 miles
Spring Road 1.8 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 2 miles
Five Ways 2 miles
Birmingham New Street 2 miles
Adderley Park 2.3 miles
Yardley Wood 2.3 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2.4 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.5 miles
Acocks Green 2.5 miles
Duddeston 2.5 miles
Selly Oak 2.5 miles
Bournville 2.7 miles
Jewellery Quarter 3 miles
Olton 3.2 miles
Kings Norton 3.6 miles
Stechford 3.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B12 8HZ. The nearest is Anderton Park Primary School, approximately 230 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B12 8HZ. The nearest is Green Oak Academy, approximately 140 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Green Oak Academy 140 yards  
Redstone Academy for Boys half a mile  
Redstone Academy for Girls half a mile  
Ark Boulton Academy 0.8 miles June 2024
    
Heritage Academy 0.8 miles  
Moseley School and Sixth Form 1 mile May 2016
    
Queensbridge School 1 mile October 2023
    
Ark St Alban's Academy 1.1 miles May 2024
    
Holy Trinity Catholic School 1.2 miles September 2023
    
Bishop Challoner Catholic College 1.4 miles September 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B12 8HZ. The nearest is Newport Medical Group, approximately 140 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Birmingham, B12 8HZ. The nearest is Hillbrook Dental Health Centre, approximately 400 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Birmingham, B12 8HZ. The nearest is Zinnia Centre, approximately 860 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B12 8HZ. The nearest is Eye Sight Centre Opticians, approximately 90 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Eye Sight Centre Opticians 90 yards
Mohammed Dilwar Khan 340 yards
Eyecon Opticians 370 yards
Opticare Ophthalmic Opticians 700 yards
Shifa Eye Clinic 820 yards
Banks Opticians 840 yards
Eye Sight Centre Opticians 850 yards
A S Gill Optometrists half a mile
Onkar Eye Society 0.6 miles
Pabari Opticians Ltd 0.6 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.