Ombersley Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 8UX 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 Ombersley Road, Birmingham, B12 8UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 8XA, B12 8UY, B12 8TZ, B12 8UU, B12 8UA, B12 8UZ, B12 8JA, B12 8LH, B12 8UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 8UX, 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 8UX 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 Ombersley Road was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ombersley Road has the 67th lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1298th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Blenheim Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-05-20 | £177,393 |
| 155 Ombersley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2021-08-26 | £210,544 |
| 5 Florence Place Back Of, 175 Ombersley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-11-22 | £153,666 |
| 167 Ombersley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-05-31 | £178,640 |
| 165 Ombersley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-01-23 | £98,725 |
B12 8UX 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 8UX 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 | 1,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,683 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 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,794 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 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Claremont Road , Sparkbrook B11 1LF | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 321 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 2,205 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 | 600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,502 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 | 2,484 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,427 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 | 391 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Educational Academy 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 606 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 | 681 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 | 2 yd | |
| Chaska and Chaii | 142-144 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Apna Lahore | 122-124 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Kabul Darbar | 141-143 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 110 yd | |
| Laung Laachi | 127-129 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | Flat Above, The Crystal Suite, 14 Studley Street | 157 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 518 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 599 yd | |
| Merrymaid | Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road | 864 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass the Shisha | 131 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 105 yd | |
| Sweet Tastic | 156 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 138 yd | |
| Sweet Street | Unit 5A and 5B, Highgate Business Centre | 156 yd | |
| Chaii Garden | 57A Alfred Street, Birmingham | 217 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and Pizza | 213 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 108 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 179 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 400 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 454 yd | |
| Aldi | 273 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 307 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Miss Fitness (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 860 yd | |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 884 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.