Postcode B12 0AG is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 452.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The median sale price in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,000 and £241,375. The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Digbeth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,382 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 452.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 298 ft away from B12 0AG.
Digbeth near B12 0AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.4 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.4 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £241,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 73 | £207,450 | £328 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £147,000 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £141,500 | £175,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £155,950 | £135,000 | £112,800 |
| 2019 | £162,000 | £150,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £193,000 | £132,000 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £275,000 | £337,500 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £415,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £259,000 | £163,500 |
| 2024 | £229,248 | £178,000 | £168,000 |
| 2025 | £237,000 | £243,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £128,500 | £208,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £170 | £132 |
| 2017 | £269 | £188 | £124 |
| 2018 | £281 | £187 | £136 |
| 2019 | £320 | £198 | £254 |
| 2020 | £359 | £249 | £177 |
| 2021 | £351 | £203 | £314 |
| 2022 | £410 | £373 | £384 |
| 2023 | £364 | £261 | £177 |
| 2024 | £382 | £225 | £208 |
| 2025 | £366 | £293 | £218 |
| 2026 | £225 | £253 | £228 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | Apartment 2105, Fabrick Square, 1, Lombard Street, Birmingham, B12 0AE | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | Apartment 1112, Fabrick Square, 1, Lombard Street, Birmingham, B12 0AA | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Apartment 1309, Fabrick Square, 1, Lombard Street, Birmingham, B12 0AD | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Apartment 3201, Fabrick Square 1, Lombard Street, Birmingham, B12 0AF | Flats | Leasehold | £138,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Flat 501, Digbeth Square, 10, Lombard Street, Birmingham, B12 0QD | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 |
In the B12 0AG postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | South and City College Birmingham | Further education | Unrated. | |
South and City College Birmingham ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 May 2015. | |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 May 2015
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B12 0AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | HS News | Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DP | Walking directions to HS News |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Moseley Street, Birmingham, B5 6LE | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Whistle Stop | Birmingham, B5 6DD | Walking directions to Whistle Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B12 0AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi
Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B12 0AG records about 453 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B12 0AG in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 0AG, including South and City College Birmingham, Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Inadequate) and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B12 0AG is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 273 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B12 0AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B12 0AG is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi (Green Party).