Hampden Retreat is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 9TB 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 Hampden Retreat, Birmingham, B12 9TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 9TA, B12 9SU, B12 9ST, B12 9HE, B12 9SY, B12 9HF, B12 9HA, B12 9SZ, B12 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B12 9TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 35.9% | 47.2% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 36.7% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 28% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 27.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15% 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 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 23.3% | 22.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 17.5% | 15% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -66.4% |
| Arab | 31.3% | 27.9% | -3.4% | 0.6% | 27.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 65.4% | 63.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 23.1% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 62.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 27.6% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 1.9% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 18.4% | 46.2% | -27.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 64% | 6.5% | 57.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampden Retreat was 116.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampden Retreat has the 72nd highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1151st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hampden Retreat, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-05-22 | £191,803 |
| 14 Hampden Retreat, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-06-05 | £104,196 |
| 24 Hampden Retreat, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-02-28 | £202,924 |
| 8 Hampden Retreat, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2019-08-30 | £227,077 |
| 26 Hampden Retreat, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-07-31 | £225,074 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 9TB 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 838 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 | 1,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,645 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 | - not rated | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Primary School Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Percy Shurmer Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tindal Junior and Infant School Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 941 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,828 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 | 506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,807 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 | 3,399 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 316 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Girls High School 221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moseley Women Academy 28a George Street , Balsall Heath B12 9RG | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 466 Moseley Road , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 594 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 | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Qamar Restaurant Ltd | 51 Vincent Street, Birmingham | 328 yd | |
| Big Saj Original | 231 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 381 yd | |
| Dessert King | 223-225 Edward Road, Sparkbrook | 381 yd | |
| Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara | 221 Mary Street, Sparkbrook | 390 yd | |
| Joseph Chamberlain 6th Form College | 1 Belgrave Road, Birmingham | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Tavern | Snackers Bar, 189 Mary Street | 390 yd | |
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 398 yd | |
| Xover Spaces | 19 George Street, Balsall Heath | 491 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 570 yd | |
| Anawim | 228 Mary Street, Sparkbrook | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Haq | 87 Court Road, Sparkbrook | 226 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 529 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 626 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 530 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 690 yd | |
| Gorilla Munch | Unit 2, 41 Woodfield Road | 701 yd | |
| Big Johns | 291 Gooch Street, Birmingham | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 658 yd | |
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 705 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 310 yd | |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 781 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Calthorpe Academy Darwin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.