Hertford Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8NH 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 Hertford Street, Birmingham, B12 8NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8NU, B12 8LU, B12 8NP, B12 8NT, B12 8PA, B12 8NG, B12 8TN, B12 8LZ, B12 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B12 8NH 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% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 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 | 36.8% | 41% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 45.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 6.6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 38% | 47.8% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 30.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 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 8NH this area, 32.3% 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 | 40.6% | 32.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 23.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.7% 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 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 1.1% | 10.7% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 26.9% | 33.3% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 30.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 18.1% | 6.7% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -74.7% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 60.9% | 62.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 23.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 62.6% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 27.7% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 1.9% | -26.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 10.2% | 46.2% | -36.0% |
| Muslim | 76.5% | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertford Street was 184.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hertford Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 593rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Hertford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-28 | £213,347 |
| 43 Hertford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2020-01-16 | £205,178 |
| 47 Hertford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-03-31 | £173,893 |
| 43 Hertford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-09-04 | £243,629 |
| 42 Hertford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2001-02-02 | £232,693 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8NH 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 | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,613 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 | 2,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,032 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 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 712 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 | 142 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,186 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 | 612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,485 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 | 2,708 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 188 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hussain Catering | 161 Ombersley Road, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| Bubble Street | 9-11 Oldfield Road, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| DynoGrill | 13 Oldfield Road, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| Milbury Community Services Home | 23 Copperbeech Drive, Birmingham | 269 yd | |
| Shabab | 163 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 342 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 359 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 367 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 679 yd | |
| The Old Moseley Arms | The Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal Street | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass the Shisha | 131 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 290 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and Pizza | 213 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 310 yd | |
| Sweet Tastic | 156 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 316 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 267-269 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 338 yd | |
| Chaii Garden | 57A Alfred Street, Birmingham | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 307 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 354 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 469 yd | |
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 505 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 250 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 798 yd | |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 853 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.