Postcode B12 0ED is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward 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 302.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Digbeth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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 263 ft away from B12 0ED.
Digbeth near B12 0ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.3 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | New Hope Community Park | Small | Walking directions to New Hope Community Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £457,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 42 | £152,500 | £256 |
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 | £233,998 | £243,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £129,000 | £208,000 | £241,000 |
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 | £362 | £293 | £217 |
| 2026 | £204 | £253 | £228 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apex Lofts, 48, Warwick Street, Birmingham, B12 0BA | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 2, Apex Lofts, 50, Warwick Street, Birmingham, B12 0BA | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 6, Apex Lofts, 50, Warwick Street, Birmingham, B12 0BA | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 5, Apex Lofts, 50, Warwick Street, Birmingham, B12 0BA | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 109, Apex Lofts, 50, Warwick Street, Birmingham, B12 0BA | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 |
In the B12 0ED postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0ED
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Moseley Street, Birmingham, B5 6LE | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 0ED, 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 0ED records about 303 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B12 0ED in Digbeth is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B12 0ED, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Good) and Calthorpe Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 0ED is Bordesley, about 246 m away.
B12 0ED scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,818 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 0ED 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).