Vincent Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B12 9TP 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 9TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B12 9TQ, B12 9TN, B12 9TL, B12 9TS, B12 9TU, B12 9TH, B12 9TW, B12 9LP, B12 9TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B12 9TP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 9TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 39.9% | 44.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 40.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 37.5% | 35.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 18.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 9TP 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 37.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 20.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.7% 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 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 31.8% | 30.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 27.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 7.1% | -7.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 14.5% | 10.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -70.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 58% | 60.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.3% | 28.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 23.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 4.1% | -5.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 60% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 31.5% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.7% | 1.6% | -31.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.4% | 37.2% | -29.8% |
| Christian | 14.5% | 46.2% | -31.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 72.1% | 6.5% | 65.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vincent Street was 169.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vincent Street has the 41st highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 660th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Vincent Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-13 | £181,434 |
| 40 Vincent Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-12 | £246,307 |
| 29 Vincent Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-08-06 | £192,949 |
| 51 Vincent Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2018-03-05 | £7,089 |
| 38 Vincent Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-02-02 | £188,998 |
The percentage of student residents living in B12 9TP 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,699 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 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,741 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 | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tindal Junior and Infant School Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Primary School Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | - not rated | 691 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 | 621 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Community 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 | 496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,108 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 | 3,189 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Academy for Boys 466 Moseley Road , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 290 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 | 290 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moseley Women Academy 28a George Street , Balsall Heath B12 9RG | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sz School 17 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SX | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Perspectives School 197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB | - not rated | 437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Qamar Restaurant Ltd | 51 Vincent Street, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Gurdwara Guru Ramdas Singh Sab | 495 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 253 yd | |
| Ines | 527 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 273 yd | |
| Kurdish Kebabs Grill | 445-447 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 278 yd | |
| Baguette Shop | 449 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Public House | The Clock, 96 Edward Road | 146 yd | |
| Club Sensations | 450 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 290 yd | |
| Xover Spaces | 19 George Street, Balsall Heath | 297 yd | |
| British Muslim Association | 496 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 307 yd | |
| The Eagle Tavern | Snackers Bar, 189 Mary Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Kitchen | 529 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 298 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 530 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 362 yd | |
| Zaffs Peri Licious Ltd | 542-544 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 404 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 548-550 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 419 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 560 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 579 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook | 389 yd | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International | 180 Brighton Road, Birmingham | 467 yd | |
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 907 yd | |
| Azad Supermarket | 132-136 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 916 yd | |
| Raja Brothers Supermarket | 170 Ladypool Road, Birmingham | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Road Swimming Pool MOSELEY ROAD | swimming pool | 224 yd |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | 395 yd | |
| Focus Fitness Centre (Closed) Moseley Road | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Birmingham Sports Centre (Closed) Balsall Heath Road | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Chamberlain Health And Fitness Centre BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Clifton Primary School BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 873 yd |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.