Clifton Road is in Balsall Heath, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8RT 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 Clifton Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8RS, B12 8DQ, B12 8HB, B12 8AU, B12 8DF, B12 8AX, B12 8BE, B12 8DE, B12 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B12 8RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 36.9% | 37.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 52.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 42.1% | 45.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 35% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8RT this area, 34.9% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 34.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 16.2% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.5% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.1% 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 | 9.2% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 47.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -72.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 55.5% | 57.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.4% | 30.4% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 24.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 57.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 33.3% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 1.3% | -27.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.1% | 37.2% | -34.1% |
| Christian | 7.3% | 46.2% | -38.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 81.9% | 6.5% | 75.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Clifton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-13 | £187,783 |
| 295 Clifton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2017-07-28 | £153,160 |
| 291 Clifton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-05-31 | £179,599 |
| 305 Clifton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2013-11-04 | £177,735 |
| 285 Clifton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2006-02-17 | £203,132 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8RT 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 | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 39 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,351 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 | 3,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,357 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 | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 434 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 | 592 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,857 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 | 1,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,763 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 | 2,373 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,694 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 | 225 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen | 144 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 134 yd | |
| Al Faisals | 136-140 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 178 yd | |
| Casa Parmo | 330 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| EIS Cafe | 340 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 224 yd | |
| Chicken Spice | 318 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 573 yd | |
| Mcdwyers | Flat Above, Mcdwyers, 79 Warwick Road | 855 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 906 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 979 yd | |
| Moseley All Services Club | Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Land | 130 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 198 yd | |
| Griller | 24 Taunton Road, Birmingham | 213 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 366 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 226 yd | |
| NaughTEA Boba | Unit 5, 372-376 Ladypool Road | 244 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | The Brighton, Ladypool Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd | 190 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 196 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 392 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 521 yd | |
| Khyber Mini Market | 488 Stratford Road, Springfield | 630 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 403 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Court Road Health And Fitness (Closed) Court Road | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Sparkhill Swimming Pool And Fitness STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 986 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.