Runcorn Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8RB 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 Runcorn Road, Birmingham, B12 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8QY, B12 8RD, B12 8QZ, B12 8QX, B12 8RF, B12 8QU, B12 8QJ, B12 8RG, B12 8QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 8RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.2% | 53.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 8RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 36.8% | 45% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 42% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 47.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 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 8RB this area, 30.8% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 30.8% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 17.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.1% 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 | 15.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 24.4% | 26.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 24.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 11% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 0.7% | -6.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -74.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 17.3% | 16.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 62.1% | 62.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.6% | 25.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.2% | 62.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 29.1% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 0.5% | -26.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.9% | 37.2% | -28.3% |
| Christian | 8.7% | 46.2% | -37.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 74.6% | 6.5% | 68.1% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runcorn Road 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Runcorn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-08-07 | £82,370 |
| 174 Runcorn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-08-07 | £154,365 |
| 174 Runcorn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2022-10-13 | £126,379 |
| 132 Runcorn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2011-06-30 | £179,958 |
| 160 Runcorn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2010-12-22 | £173,049 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8RB 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 | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,113 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 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Primary School Alcester Road , B13 8BB | 3out of 4 | 702 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 | 244 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,800 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 | 2,737 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,959 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 | 184 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 1,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbury Community Services Home | 23 Copperbeech Drive, Birmingham | 114 yd | |
| Monal Dining | 324 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 144 yd | |
| Casa Parmo | 330 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 147 yd | |
| Chicken Spice | 318 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 147 yd | |
| EIS Cafe | 340 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 525 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 550 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 656 yd | |
| The Old Moseley Arms | The Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal Street | 753 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oodles Chinese | The Brighton, Ladypool Road | 147 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 366 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 149 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 267-269 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 154 yd | |
| NaughTEA Boba | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 190 yd | |
| Griller | 24 Taunton Road, Birmingham | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 462 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 474 yd | |
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 541 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 550 yd | |
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 555 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 276 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.