Vincent Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 9SG 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 Vincent Street, Birmingham, B12 9SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 9DR, B12 9BX, B12 9AT, B12 9TX, B12 9TJ, B12 9BH, B12 9TH, B12 9AN, B12 9TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B12 9SG is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 47.3% | 46.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 40.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 49.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 41.7% | 41.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 38.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 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 9SG this area, 37.9% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 20.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.2% 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 | 11.4% | 12.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 11.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 51.6% | 52.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 49.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -75.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 9.5% | 15% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 14.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 56.7% | 56.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.9% | 32% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 26.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 56.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 28.5% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 4.1% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.2% | 37.2% | -34.0% |
| Christian | 7.7% | 46.2% | -38.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 86.5% | 6.5% | 80.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vincent Street was 262.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vincent Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 310th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 Vincent Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-10-10 | £702,789 |
B12 9SG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 9SG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Other | 36 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,515 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 | 1,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladypool Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkbrook B11 1QT | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community 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 | 603 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Free schools | 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 | 269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,022 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 | 3,029 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road , B12 9AN | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heritage Academy 327 Moseley Road , B12 0DX | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's School 73 Hertford Street , B12 8NJ | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street , Highgate B12 0TP | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince coffee lounge | 443 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 44 yd | |
| Kurdish Kebabs Grill | 445-447 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 52 yd | |
| Baguette Shop | 449 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 53 yd | |
| Sham Palace | 416 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 81 yd | |
| Coffee House | 414 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 138 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 322 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 413 yd | |
| Xover Spaces | 19 George Street, Balsall Heath | 561 yd | |
| The Eagle Tavern | Snackers Bar, 189 Mary Street | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Munch | Unit 2, 41 Woodfield Road | 260 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 529 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 377 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 530 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 429 yd | |
| Zaffs Peri Licious Ltd | 542-544 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 485 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 548-550 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 507 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 551 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 717 yd | |
| Al Saada Supermarket | 168 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 252 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 334 yd | |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 716 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 941 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 948 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.