Taunton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8DD 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 Taunton Road, Birmingham, B12 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8DE, B12 8DB, B12 8BY, B12 8BT, B12 8DF, B12 8BX, B12 8SA, B12 8JY, B12 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 8DD, 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 8DD 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 Taunton Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taunton Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1278th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Taunton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-31 | £180,744 |
| 50 Taunton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2020-12-18 | £167,219 |
| 30 Taunton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2007-06-08 | £163,911 |
| 30 Taunton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2004-09-27 | £168,479 |
| 26 Taunton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2001-07-12 | £211,026 |
B12 8DD 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 8DD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,163 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 | 2,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School Oakland Road , Moseley B13 9DN | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Primary School Alcester Road , B13 8BB | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 446 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,892 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 | 1,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,054 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 | 2,595 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,123 yd | Free schools | 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 | 307 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumo | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 99 yd | |
| Mr T's | 354-356 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 102 yd | |
| Baskin Robbins | 354-356 LADYPOOL ROAD, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 113 yd | |
| Flamin' Patties | 332 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 113 yd | |
| Antep | 368-370 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 609 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 810 yd | |
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 872 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 907 yd | |
| The Patrick Kavanagh | The Patrick Kavanagh, 142 Trafalgar Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griller | 24 Taunton Road, Birmingham | 68 yd | |
| NaughTEA Boba | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 99 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 366 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 113 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | The Brighton, Ladypool Road | 121 yd | |
| Khan's Pizza | 345 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 283 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 493 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 549 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 695 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 391 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.