Oldfield Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8UA 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 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8TZ, B12 8UB, B12 8UU, B12 8UZ, B12 8UD, B12 8TN, B12 8UX, B12 8XA, B12 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B12 8UA 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 8UA 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 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.
Oldfield Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-06-05 | £155,521 |
| 94 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2004-09-01 | £189,781 |
| 94 Oldfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2003-12-05 | £70,358 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8UA 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 | 1,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,593 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 | 2,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,811 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 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 318 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 2,264 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 | 518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,422 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 | 2,573 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy C/O Concord Youth Centre , Claremont Road B11 1LF | - not rated | 724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hussain Catering | 161 Ombersley Road, Birmingham | 93 yd | |
| Kabul Darbar | 141-143 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Laung Laachi | 127-129 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Masala Chowk | 125 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Pass The Shisha | 125 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 248 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 427 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 522 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 802 yd | |
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass the Shisha | 131 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 191 yd | |
| Sweet Tastic | 156 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 225 yd | |
| Sweet Street | Unit 5A and 5B, Highgate Business Centre | 242 yd | |
| Chaii Garden | 57A Alfred Street, Birmingham | 300 yd | |
| Gorilla Munch | Unit 2, 41 Woodfield Road | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 201 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 257 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 470 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 539 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 343 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 769 yd | |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.