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B12 0NF

Bradford Street

Bordesley & Highgate

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Detailed insights for B12 0NF

Overview

Postcode B12 0NF 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
303
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B12 0NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Digbeth near B12 0NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B12 0NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B12 0NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHighgate ParkMediumWalking directions to Highgate Park
0.5 miKingston Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Kingston Hill Park
0.5 miNew Hope Community ParkSmallWalking directions to New Hope Community Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
30,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
153.19(+296%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.28(+395%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.3(+357%)
Vehicle crime
30.45(+368%)
Other theft
27.59(+385%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106
39.7%
Other White
33
12.36%
African
26
9.74%
Caribbean
18
6.74%
Other
11
4.12%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
60.34%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.22%
No qualifications
19
8.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
51.7%
Other social rented
24
16.33%
Shared ownership
22
14.97%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.88%
Owns outright
7
4.76%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£242,500£275
Semi-Detached7£241,000£297
Terraced20£195,000£217
Flats42£152,500£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley & Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley & Highgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B12 0NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2025Flat 10, Renaissance Court, 103, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NFFlatsLeasehold£165,000
30 Oct 2025Apartment 21, Rea House, 109, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NSFlatsLeasehold£280,000
19 Jun 2025Apartment 4, Rea House, 109, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NSFlatsLeasehold£62,500
25 Jul 2025Apartment 15, 4, Rea Place, Birmingham, B12 0NPFlatsLeasehold£165,000
12 Feb 2026Apartment 22, Rea Court, 161, Cheapside, Birmingham, B12 0PSFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the B12 0NF postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B12 0NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarper Bell Seventh-day Adventist SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusSouth and City College BirminghamFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B12 0NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterAlcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PHWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miHS NewsGibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DPWalking directions to HS News
0.2 miOriental SupermarketMoseley Street, Birmingham, B5 6LEWalking directions to Oriental Supermarket
0.3 miNisa LocalDigbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLifestyle Express152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B12 0NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi

Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DigbethE02006896
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 135EE01034946
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2002-08-01

Frequently asked questions about B12 0NF

Is B12 0NF (Digbeth) safe?

The area around B12 0NF 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.

What is the average house price near B12 0NF?

The median sale price around B12 0NF in Digbeth is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B12 0NF?

There are 20 schools close to B12 0NF, including Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and South and City College Birmingham (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B12 0NF?

The closest station to B12 0NF is Bordesley, about 379 m away.

How deprived is the area around B12 0NF?

B12 0NF 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).

Who represents B12 0NF (Digbeth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B12 0NF 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).