Cheapside is in Deritend, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 0PS is located in the Bordesley & Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheapside, Deritend, Birmingham, B12 0PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 0NP, B12 0PU, B12 0PH, B12 0PY, B12 0PN, B12 0NG, B12 0NJ, B12 0NF, B12 0NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 0PS is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 45.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 54.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B12 0PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.7% | 67% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 23.9% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 36% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B12 0PS this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 6% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 60.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 67.7% | 52.4% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 61.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 61.5% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 62.2% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 19.8% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheapside was 168.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Bordesley & Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheapside has the 20th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bordesley & Highgate and the 687th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 4 Rea Court, 161 Cheapside, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-05 | £128,834 |
| Flat 17 Forge Place, 166 Cheapside, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-12-22 | £159,704 |
| Apartment 8 Rea Court, 161 Cheapside, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-28 | £175,574 |
| Apartment 28 Rea Court, 161 Cheapside, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-05-20 | £256,449 |
| Flat 7 Forge Place, 164 Cheapside, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-02-15 | £179,771 |
B12 0PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B12 0PS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community Primary School Arthur Street , Small Heath B10 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 18 Dixon Road , Small Heath B10 0BP | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG s Cafe | 101 Bradford Court, 123-131 Bradford Street | 91 yd | |
| Pacjams Kitchen Ltd | Ground Floor Front, 119-120 Moseley Street | 164 yd | |
| Tandoori Tapaz and Grill @ Clearys | Cleary's, 128 Moseley Street | 195 yd | |
| Bluetick Bar and Grill | 80 Moseley Street, Birmingham | 212 yd | |
| O And K Cafe | Ground Floor, 80 Moseley Street | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | The Fountain, 93 Cheapside | 123 yd | |
| Clearys Public House | 197 Cheapside, Birmingham | 154 yd | |
| Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd | 119-120 Moseley Street, Birmingham | 164 yd | |
| Moseley Arms Public House | Flat Above, Moseley Arms, 104-105 Ravenhurst Street | 196 yd | |
| The Spotted Dog | Warwick Street, Birmingham | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bender Burger | 29-30 Warner Street, Birmingham | 256 yd | |
| Kanteen/Rico Libre | 17-19 The Greenhouse, The Custard Factory | 462 yd | |
| Smoking Bagels | 9-13 Floodgate Street, Birmingham | 506 yd | |
| Etna Pizza | 154 Vaughton Street, Birmingham | 509 yd | |
| The Big Birmingham Bake | 110-119 Floodgate Street, Birmingham | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 749 yd | |
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 930 yd | |
| Day In Supermarket | B11, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 1,026 yd | |
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 1,062 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Pat Benson Boxing Academy UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ADDERLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 802 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Birmingham Trident) TRIDENT RETAIL PARK TRIDENT RETAIL PARK WESTLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 929 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.