Postcode B12 0NZ 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 Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 7.4% 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 323 ft away from B12 0NZ.
Digbeth near B12 0NZ 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) |
| 0.2 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 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 |
| 0.5 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 0NZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 68, Abacus Building, 196, Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0NX | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Flat 71, Abacus Building, 196, Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0NX | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 76, Abacus Building, 196, Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0NX | Flats | Leasehold | £129,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 10, Renaissance Court, 103, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B12 0NF | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 29, Abacus Building, 1, Warwick Street, Birmingham, B12 0NW | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the B12 0NZ postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B12 0NZ
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 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 0NZ, 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 0NZ 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 0NZ 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 0NZ, including South and City College Birmingham (Requires improvement), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B12 0NZ is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 380 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B12 0NZ 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 0NZ 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).