Moseley Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 9AE is located in the Balsall Heath West 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 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 9BU, B12 9BS, B12 9AH, B12 9RB, B12 8SU, B12 9AA, B12 9QP, B12 9RA, B12 9LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 9AE is primarily male, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 48.9% | 42.2% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 57.8% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B12 9AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 52% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 34.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 52.1% | 46.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9AE this area, 36.2% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 36.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 17.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.5% 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 | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 5.5% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 20.4% | 11.5% | -8.9% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 4.3% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 24.7% | 17.6% | 2.5% | 22.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -72.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 21.6% | 27.3% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 26.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 47% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 15.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 25.7% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49% | 46.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 36.3% | 34.2% | 9.8% | 26.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 4.3% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 4.5% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 8.4% | 46.2% | -37.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 80% | 6.5% | 73.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moseley Road was 455.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.7% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moseley Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 103rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 229.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 530 Moseley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2017-08-04 | £46,683 |
| Flat 3 530 Moseley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2017-08-04 | £46,683 |
| 522 Moseley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-06-19 | £510,711 |
| 520 Moseley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-06-19 | £510,711 |
| Flat 3 530 Moseley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2008-02-07 | £84,864 |
B12 9AE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B12 9AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 73 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Unemployed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,615 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 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tindal Junior and Infant School Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 607 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 | 331 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,848 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 | 731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,462 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 | 3,029 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sz School 17 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SX | - not rated | 51 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 466 Moseley Road , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 241 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 | 241 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Rathbone School of LE Longmore House , Cromer Road B12 9QP | - not rated | 257 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Shop and Internet Cafe | 524 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 32 yd | |
| Aziz Express | 537 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 66 yd | |
| Sheereen Kadah | 543 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 67 yd | |
| Layali Café & Restaurant | 531 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 67 yd | |
| Just Dessert | 558 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 111 yd | |
| The Old Moseley Arms | The Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal Street | 295 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 307 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 328 yd | |
| Xover Spaces | 19 George Street, Balsall Heath | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFC Chicken | 530 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 2 yd | |
| Zaffs Peri Licious Ltd | 542-544 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 54 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 529 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 67 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 548-550 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 76 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 560 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 96 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 121 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 718 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 767 yd | |
| Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd | 48 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 607 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 710 yd | |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 936 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
| Median download speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 13.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 13.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.