Hallam Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 9PS 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 Hallam Street, Birmingham, B12 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 9PT, B12 9PR, B12 9NX, B12 9PU, B12 9QE, B12 9QB, B12 9NT, B12 9NU, B12 9LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 9PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50% | 53.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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% | 39.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45.4% | 52.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 25.1% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 9PS this area, 32% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 32% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 20.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.6% 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 | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 33.6% | 36.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -72.8% |
| Arab | 30.9% | 32.9% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 32.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 56.1% | 57.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 34.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 28.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.7% | 57.9% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 34.1% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 24.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 2.6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 2.2% | -26.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 9.2% | 46.2% | -37.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 79% | 6.5% | 72.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hallam Street was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hallam Street has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1357th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Hallam Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,100 | 2019-10-28 | £115,784 |
| 64 Hallam Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1995-03-31 | £224,889 |
| 60 Hallam Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1995-03-13 | £219,267 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 9PS 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 | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 58 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,114 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 | 1,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,288 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 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School Chantry Road , Moseley B13 8DW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 969 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,207 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 | 3,626 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Perspectives School 197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB | - not rated | 178 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Girls High School 221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB | - not rated | 188 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moseley Women Academy 28a George Street , Balsall Heath B12 9RG | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Rathbone School of LE Longmore House , Cromer Road B12 9QP | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sz School 17 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SX | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara | 221 Mary Street, Sparkbrook | 142 yd | |
| Dessert King | 223-225 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 231 yd | |
| Big Saj Original | 231 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 231 yd | |
| Al-Qamar Restaurant Ltd | 51 Vincent Street, Birmingham | 453 yd | |
| Crispino | 577 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Tavern | Snackers Bar, 189 Mary Street | 142 yd | |
| Anawim | 228 Mary Street, Sparkbrook | 245 yd | |
| Xover Spaces | 19 George Street, Balsall Heath | 267 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 351 yd | |
| The Old Moseley Arms | The Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 316 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 529 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 601 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 530 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 640 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 560 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 640 yd | |
| Zaffs Peri Licious Ltd | 542-544 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 590 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 673 yd | |
| Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 730 yd | |
| Cannon Hill Park CANNON HILL PARK | tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Tally Ho Sports TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE PERSHORE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,003 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.