Area Information for Birmingham, B12 9RZ

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Balsall Heath West ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Ladywood. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B12 9RZ, 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 July 1995. 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 Balsall Heath West
Constituency Birmingham Ladywood * 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 flats, 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 in February 2025, when 138 crimes were reported within half a mile of B12 9RZ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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 9RZ 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.

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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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 5
Semi-Detached 23
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 40
Flat (Converted) 18
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 128
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 55% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 22
Owned with Mortgage 8
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 8
Rented: Other Social 61
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 21
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 1
Total 126

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 56
Two People 33
Three People 13
Four People 13
Five People 4
Six People 5
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 128

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 56
Family Household 61
Other Household 10
Total 127

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 55
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 24
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 128

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 150
Female 145
Total 295

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 19
10-14 16
15-19 27
20-24 25
25-29 22
30-34 23
35-39 29
40-44 10
45-49 17
50-54 19
55-59 23
60-64 16
65-69 18
70-74 3
75-79 8
80-84 4
85+ 7
Total 297

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B12 9RZ 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 121
Married 81
Separated 10
Divorced 18
Widowed 6
Total 236

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 117
Good 103
Fair 44
Bad 24
Very Bad 8
Total 296

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) 57
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 49
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 56
Other 4
Total 232

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 28% 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 82
Mixed Ethnicity 26
Indian 4
Pakistani 85
Other Asian 3
Black African 19
Black Caribbean 33
Other Black/African/Caribbean 12
Arab 19
Other 12
Total 295

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), 66% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 194
European Union 13
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 25
Middle East and Asia 52
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Total 297

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 194
10+ Years 75
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 296

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 9RZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 33
United Kingdom 221
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 11
Middle East or Asia 13

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 54
Christian 61
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 135
Sikh 7
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 36
Total 296

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 62
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 25
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 26
Retired 26
Looking After Home or Family 35
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 17
Other 18
Total 236

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 11
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 7
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 23
Total 103

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 11
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 28
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 46
Full-time Student 26
Total 232

Birmingham, B12 9RZ 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. In February 2025, 138 crimes were reported within half a mile of B12 9RZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 138 crimes committed near B12 9RZ
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 9RZ. 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 9RZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B12 9RZ. The nearest railway station is Bordesley, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bordesley 1.3 miles
Five Ways 1.5 miles
Small Heath 1.5 miles
Birmingham New Street 1.6 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 1.7 miles
University (Birmingham) 1.9 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2 miles
Selly Oak 2.1 miles
Tyseley 2.2 miles
Hall Green 2.3 miles
Spring Road 2.4 miles
Bournville 2.4 miles
Adderley Park 2.5 miles
Duddeston 2.5 miles
Jewellery Quarter 2.6 miles
Yardley Wood 2.8 miles
Acocks Green 3.1 miles
Kings Norton 3.4 miles
Aston 3.6 miles
Olton 3.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B12 9RZ. The nearest is Ark Tindal Primary Academy, approximately 180 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ark Tindal Primary Academy 180 yards June 2018
    
Park Hill Primary School 540 yards April 2019
    
St John and Monica Catholic Primary School 570 yards June 2018
    
Heath Mount Primary School 670 yards June 2019
    
Clifton Primary School 0.6 miles May 2019
    
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles November 2016
    
Percy Shurmer Academy 0.6 miles May 2023
    
Nelson Mandela School 0.7 miles July 2024
    
Anderton Park Primary School 0.7 miles December 2017
    
King David Primary School 0.8 miles June 2024
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B12 9RZ. The nearest is Redstone Academy for Boys, approximately 600 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Redstone Academy for Boys 600 yards  
Redstone Academy for Girls 600 yards  
Green Oak Academy 0.6 miles  
Heritage Academy 0.7 miles  
Ark St Alban's Academy 0.8 miles May 2024
    
Queensbridge School 1 mile October 2023
    
Ark Boulton Academy 1.3 miles June 2024
    
Riverside Virtual College 1.3 miles  
City Academy 1.4 miles March 2023
    
Holy Trinity Catholic School 1.4 miles September 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B12 9RZ. The nearest is Strensham Road Surgery, approximately 170 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 9RZ. The nearest is Cromer Road Dental Care, approximately 270 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 9RZ. The nearest is Juniper Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B12 9RZ. The nearest is Shifa Eye Clinic, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Shifa Eye Clinic 500 yards
RJ Eye Centre 580 yards
Eye Sight Centre Opticians 0.5 miles
Onkar Eye Society 0.6 miles
Pabari Opticians Ltd 0.6 miles
Opticare Ophthalmic Opticians 0.6 miles
Peter E Waite (Optometrist) 0.7 miles
Mohammed Dilwar Khan 0.8 miles
Eyecon Opticians 0.8 miles
Banks Opticians 1 mile

* 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.