Living in B12, Birmingham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B12 in Birmingham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Birmingham: £234,150, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B12
287 recorded home sales on the streets around central B12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £208,000 and a range from £45,000 to £456,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 OLDFIELD ROAD, B12 8TJ | terraced | £187,500 | 2026-04-27 |
| 13 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, B12 8UE | terraced | £141,000 | 2026-01-09 |
| 59 EDEN AVENUE, B12 9AR | terraced | £310,000 | 2025-12-18 |
| 15 TANWORTH GROVE, B12 9TU | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2025-12-11 |
| 20 OMBERSLEY ROAD, B12 8XD | terraced | £58,800 | 2025-10-31 |
| 57 WOODFIELD CRESCENT, B12 8UJ | terraced | £165,000 | 2025-10-31 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
154 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Percy Shurmer | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| The Olive School, Small Heath | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Wyndcliffe Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Parkfield Community School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
75 state primary and 32 state secondary schools within range, plus 26 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
26 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Ameen Primary School, Aspire Ap School, Birmingham Independent College, Camp Hill Education, City United Academy (CUA), Darul Uloom Islamic High School and others.
All 26 fee-paying schools near B12, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
3 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Aston University, Birmingham City University, University College Birmingham.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
922 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Birmingham's figures.
Common questions about B12
What is the average house price in B12?
The average sold price in Birmingham is £234,150 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B12?
Prices in Birmingham are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B12?
The median of 287 recorded sales around central B12 in the last 2 years is £208,000, ranging from £45,000 to £456,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B12?
154 schools sit within 3 miles of central B12, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B12?
922 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B12 at risk of flooding?
Central B12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £208,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 922 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B12 safe?
922 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B12 or B5, B12 or B11, B12 or B10.
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