Oldfield Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8TN 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oldfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8LU, B12 8NA, B12 8UB, B12 8UD, B12 8UA, B12 8TZ, B12 8NB, B12 8UU, B12 8LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B12 8TN 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 8TN 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 Oldfield Road was 208.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oldfield Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 456th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-05 | £163,792 |
| 105 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2018-03-08 | £1,122,407 |
| 105 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2018-03-08 | £1,122,407 |
| 101 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-12-19 | £104,979 |
| 101 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-12-19 | £104,979 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8TN 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,650 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 | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Junior School St Paul's Road , Balsall Heath B12 8LY | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 545 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 | 308 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,456 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 | 588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,208 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 | 2,566 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,135 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 | 301 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 466 Moseley Road , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road (St. Pauls Road Entrance) , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hussain Catering | 161 Ombersley Road, Birmingham | 179 yd | |
| Kabul Darbar | 141-143 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 263 yd | |
| Laung Laachi | 127-129 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 263 yd | |
| Masala Chowk | 125 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 263 yd | |
| Pass The Shisha | 125 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 320 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 339 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 429 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 710 yd | |
| The Old Moseley Arms | The Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal Street | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass the Shisha | 131 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 260 yd | |
| Sweet Tastic | 156 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 294 yd | |
| Gorilla Munch | Unit 2, 41 Woodfield Road | 314 yd | |
| Sweet Street | Unit 5A and 5B, Highgate Business Centre | 334 yd | |
| Chaii Garden | 57A Alfred Street, Birmingham | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 288 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 315 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 563 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 587 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 352 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 711 yd | |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.