Ivy Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8HN 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 Ivy Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8RZ, B12 8HW, B12 8HH, B12 8HL, B12 8RU, B12 8HP, B12 8SA, B12 8HE, B12 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B12 8HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of B12 8HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 35.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 53.3% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 42.2% | 48.2% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 8HN this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 32.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 24.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 12.7% | 5.7% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.9% 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 | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 48.2% | 46.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 44.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -75.5% |
| Arab | 8.4% | 16.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 15.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 54.8% | 56.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.1% | 32.6% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 27.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.6% | 57.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 3.9% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3% | 37.2% | -34.2% |
| Christian | 9.6% | 46.2% | -36.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 75% | 6.5% | 68.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balsall Heath West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ivy Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-14 | £166,072 |
| 12 Ivy Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-03-09 | £160,188 |
| 12 Ivy Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-12-10 | £115,554 |
| 8 Ivy Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-05-10 | £168,888 |
| 9 Ivy Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-01-04 | £156,099 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8HN 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,182 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 | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 430 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,744 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 | 1,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,600 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 | 2,409 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,250 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 | 159 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keebo Brunch | 282 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 88 yd | |
| STACK SHACK | 264-266 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 96 yd | |
| Shahi Qila Taste of Lahore | 256-258 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| Dolce Desserts | 262 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| Grillz | 278-280 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 424 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 750 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 810 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 918 yd | |
| The Old Moseley Arms | The Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal Street | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill & Thrill | 250 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| Slam | 270-272 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 267-269 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 137 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 366 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 159 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and Pizza | 213 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 326 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 366 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 371 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 512 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 229 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.