Birchwood Crescent is in Moseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8BN is located in the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birchwood Crescent, Moseley, Birmingham, B12 8BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8BA, B12 8BW, B12 8BP, B12 8BG, B12 8BL, B12 8BS, B12 8BJ, B12 8AY, B12 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B12 8BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 42.8% | 47.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 37.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 50.3% | 44.7% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 16% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.4% | 27.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 13.8% | 4.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 28.4% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.5% 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 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 27.6% | 35.4% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 32.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 34.7% | 25.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -55.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 72.2% | 71.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 72.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 17.6% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 0.9% | -16.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 46.2% | -29.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 60.2% | 6.5% | 53.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchwood Crescent was 400.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.4% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birchwood Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 138th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 Birchwood Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-08-11 | £114,527 |
| 40 Birchwood Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-12-08 | £286,131 |
| 36 Birchwood Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2018-03-12 | £263,878 |
| 44 Birchwood Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-12-15 | £244,952 |
| 12 Birchwood Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2015-10-23 | £257,754 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8BN 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 | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,430 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 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 684 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,960 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 | 2,571 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 189 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala | 410 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 201 yd | |
| Chickaros | 400 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 201 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 398 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 202 yd | |
| MOWCHI | 363 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 220 yd | |
| Kumo | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 756 yd | |
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 794 yd | |
| The Patrick Kavanagh | The Patrick Kavanagh, 142 Trafalgar Road | 848 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales Moseley | The Prince Of Wales, 118 Alcester Road | 926 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales Taconistas Leaf | The Prince Of Wales, 118 Alcester Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griller | 24 Taunton Road, Birmingham | 215 yd | |
| NaughTEA Boba | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 231 yd | |
| Khan's Pizza | 345 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 234 yd | |
| R Khan Fish And Chips | 343 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 237 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | The Brighton, Ladypool Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 230 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 642 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 736 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 776 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 582 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,049 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.