Highgate Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 0XP 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 Highgate Street, Birmingham, B12 0XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 0YD, B12 0XR, B12 0XU, B12 0YQ, B12 0YR, B12 0XX, B12 0YH, B12 0XG, B12 9DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 0XP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 52.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 0XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 41.1% | 52.2% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 33.6% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 35.3% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 9.8% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 22.6% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10.1% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 35.5% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.9% 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 | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 21.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.6% | 4.6% | -9.0% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 17.4% | 8.9% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -72.5% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 11% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 54.2% | 50.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 18.9% | 13% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 25.1% | 14.1% | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 35.5% | 33.6% | 9.8% | 25.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 3.1% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 6.2% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.2% | 1.5% | 8.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 14.8% | 46.2% | -31.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 61.1% | 6.5% | 54.6% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highgate Street was 496.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 286.2% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highgate Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 86th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 272.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Highgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-07-27 | £178,650 |
| 71 Highgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2019-12-04 | £240,827 |
| 70 Highgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-06-25 | £178,266 |
| 76 Highgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-01-31 | £230,676 |
| 75 Highgate Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-01-31 | £206,348 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 0XP 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 | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Shurmer Primary School Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Percy Shurmer Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 2out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Calthorpe School Sports College Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TJ | - not rated | 577 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Perspectives School 197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Girls High School 221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Caribbean Restaurant | 128 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 78 yd | |
| Bite Central | 6 Horton Square, Birmingham | 179 yd | |
| Syrian House | 25-27 Horton Square, Birmingham | 179 yd | |
| Highgate Baptist Church | Conybere Street, Birmingham | 196 yd | |
| Cafe@290 | 290 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 378 yd | |
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 435 yd | |
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 542 yd | |
| Town Crier | Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 623 yd | |
| PST Community Centre & Private Club | 71 Lombard Street, Birmingham | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 233 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 433 yd | |
| Etna Pizza | 154 Vaughton Street, Birmingham | 524 yd | |
| Gorilla Munch | Unit 2, 41 Woodfield Road | 715 yd | |
| HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN | 32 Camp Hill Industrial Estate, John Kempe Way | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 178 yd | |
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 807 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 238 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 394 yd | |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 921 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.