Pentland Croft is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 0YQ 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 Pentland Croft, Birmingham, B12 0YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 0XX, B12 0YH, B12 0XU, B12 0XG, B12 0XP, B12 0YT, B12 0YD, B12 0XR, B12 0YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B12 0YQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0YQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 55.9% | 48.1% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 35.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 51.9% | 47.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 31.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 0YQ this area, 35.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 35.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 6.7% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 18% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 7.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13% 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 | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 16.5% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 31.4% | 21.9% | 2.5% | 28.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 23.6% | 13% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -68.4% |
| Arab | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 0.6% | 7.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 67.7% | 59.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 18.4% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 15.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 59.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 25.8% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 2.7% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 23.1% | 46.2% | -23.1% |
| Muslim | 60.4% | 6.5% | 53.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentland Croft was 379.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.8% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentland Croft has the 10th highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 147th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pentland Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-06-23 | £181,115 |
| 7 Pentland Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2015-11-20 | £249,749 |
| 5 Pentland Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2012-02-06 | £196,488 |
| 7 Pentland Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-11-01 | £267,917 |
| 7 Pentland Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2004-07-23 | £312,070 |
B12 0YQ 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 0YQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,081 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 | 1,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 29 Ravenhurst Street , Camp Hill B12 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lowe Street , B12 0ER | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,210 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camp Hill Education The Bordesley Centre , Stratford Road B11 1AR | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 966 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 | 157 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm | Dunelm, 1 Upper Conybere Street | 246 yd | |
| Highgate Baptist Church | Conybere Street, Birmingham | 273 yd | |
| Bite Central | 6 Horton Square, Birmingham | 295 yd | |
| Syrian House | 25-27 Horton Square, Birmingham | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 312 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 452 yd | |
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 585 yd | |
| Town Crier | Macdonald Street, Birmingham | 631 yd | |
| PST Community Centre & Private Club | 71 Lombard Street, Birmingham | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 323 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 486 yd | |
| Etna Pizza | 154 Vaughton Street, Birmingham | 498 yd | |
| HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN | 32 Camp Hill Industrial Estate, John Kempe Way | 596 yd | |
| Gorilla Munch | Unit 2, 41 Woodfield Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 277 yd | |
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 832 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 282 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 420 yd | |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club 119-120 119-120 MOSELEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Flex 'N' Fitness Health Club (Closed) Birchall Street | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.