Grosmont Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8UB 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 Grosmont Avenue, Birmingham, B12 8UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8UD, B12 8UA, B12 8TN, B12 8UU, B12 8TZ, B12 8UZ, B12 8NB, B12 8XB, B12 8XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 8UB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 27.4% | 38.8% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 50.3% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 48.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 8.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 8UB this area, 35.6% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 35.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 21.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.7% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.7% 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 | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 35.5% | 39.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 36.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -75.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 23.3% | 25.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 24.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 56.5% | 56.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.8% | 32.4% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 26.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 56.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 26.2% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 4.9% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 5.3% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.1% | 37.2% | -35.1% |
| Christian | 8.1% | 46.2% | -38.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 83.1% | 6.5% | 76.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grosmont Avenue was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grosmont Avenue has the 73rd highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1160th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Grosmont Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-28 | £173,396 |
| 4 Grosmont Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2016-12-12 | £88,098 |
| 11 Grosmont Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-04-07 | £115,878 |
| 9 Grosmont Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2006-07-04 | £206,962 |
| 7 Grosmont Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2006-02-24 | £192,152 |
B12 8UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B12 8UB 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 | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,656 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 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,808 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 | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 513 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 | 377 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,426 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 | 577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,136 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 | 2,515 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,080 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 | 370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 377 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 466 Moseley Road , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 407 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 | 407 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 441 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 | 143 yd | |
| Kabul Darbar | 141-143 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 246 yd | |
| Laung Laachi | 127-129 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 246 yd | |
| Masala Chowk | 125 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 246 yd | |
| Pass The Shisha | 125 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 299 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 385 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 494 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 764 yd | |
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass the Shisha | 131 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 242 yd | |
| Sweet Tastic | 156 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 277 yd | |
| Sweet Street | Unit 5A and 5B, Highgate Business Centre | 286 yd | |
| Gorilla Munch | Unit 2, 41 Woodfield Road | 292 yd | |
| Chaii Garden | 57A Alfred Street, Birmingham | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 309 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 501 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 566 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 383 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 718 yd | |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.