Roshven Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8DB 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 Roshven Road, Birmingham, B12 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8BX, B12 8DE, B12 8BY, B12 8SA, B12 8DD, B12 8DF, B12 8RU, B12 8JY, B12 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 8DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.1% | 52.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 41% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 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 | 47.7% | 50.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 8DB this area, 37% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 37% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 17% | 8.5% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7% 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 | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 13.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 44.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 35.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -74.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 12% | 22.4% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 21.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 57% | 54% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.1% | 36% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 30.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 54% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 24.5% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 6% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3% | 37.2% | -34.2% |
| Christian | 7.8% | 46.2% | -38.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 82.6% | 6.5% | 76.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roshven Road was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roshven Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1240th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Roshven Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-10-13 | £156,860 |
| 16 Roshven Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-03-19 | £132,461 |
| 20 Roshven Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-05-30 | £151,456 |
| 10 Roshven Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-03-29 | £154,397 |
| 2 Roshven Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2018-02-16 | £149,152 |
B12 8DB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8DB 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 | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,237 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 | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,378 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 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 377 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 | 475 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,824 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 | 1,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,715 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 | 2,490 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 88 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIS Cafe | 340 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 88 yd | |
| Antep | 368-370 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 89 yd | |
| Baskin Robbins | 354-356 LADYPOOL ROAD, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 89 yd | |
| Flamin' Patties | 332 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 89 yd | |
| Cream Curls | 300-302 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 552 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 781 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 869 yd | |
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 921 yd | |
| The Patrick Kavanagh | The Patrick Kavanagh, 142 Trafalgar Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Fried Chicken | 366 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 89 yd | |
| Griller | 24 Taunton Road, Birmingham | 92 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | The Brighton, Ladypool Road | 119 yd | |
| NaughTEA Boba | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 119 yd | |
| Grill & Thrill | 250 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 306 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 444 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 492 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 639 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 337 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.