The B12 8 Birmingham (Sparkbrook) Postcode Sector
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The B12 8 postcode sector is within the county of West Midlands.
According to the 2021 Census, the B12 8 postcode sector is home to 8,668 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 165 already in use, that leaves 235 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the B12 8 postal code is BIRMINGHAM followed by Balsall Heath, and Sparkbrook.
The B12 8 Postcode shares a border with B12 0 (BIRMINGHAM, Deritend, Bordesley), B11 1 (BIRMINGHAM, Sparkhill, Sparkbrook), B11 4 (Sparkhill, BIRMINGHAM), B12 9 (BIRMINGHAM, Balsall Heath), B13 8 (BIRMINGHAM, Moseley) and B13 9 (BIRMINGHAM, Moseley, Kings Heath).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of BIRMINGHAM.
- B12 8 is in the B12 district, within the B Birmingham area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Camp Hill Delivery Office.
- Area: 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km² / 183.99 acres).
Street list for B12 8
TRENVILLE AVENUE
SPARKBROOK STONEY LANE, Birmingham, West Midlands
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 2709339
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| STONEY LANE | 300 |
| ALDER ROAD | 174 |
| CHESTERTON ROAD | 118 |
| LIME GROVE | 114 |
| HARPERS BUILDING | 112 |
| ERNEST ROAD | 103 |
| CLIFTON ROAD | 100 |
| BEECH AVENUE | 97 |
| LEAMINGTON ROAD | 83 |
| BIRCHWOOD ROAD | 81 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1253 |
| Vehicle crime | 231 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 201 |
| Drugs | 176 |
| Public order | 174 |
| Other theft | 130 |
| Burglary | 101 |
| Possession of weapons | 94 |
| Robbery | 66 |
| Shoplifting | 64 |
| Other crime | 54 |
| Theft from the person | 26 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Anderton Park Primary School
Community school
Dennis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8BL
Head: Ms Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-01-25
Pupils: 463
Clifton Primary School
Community school
Brunswick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8NX
Head: Mrs Nicola Hemming
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-05-15
Pupils: 848
Nelson Mandela School
Community school
Colville Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8EH
Head: Ms Amy Lassman
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2008-12-10
Pupils: 453
St Paul's School
Other independent special school
73 Hertford Street, Birmingham, , B12 8NJ
Head: Mrs Sarah Hyde
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-12-02
Pupils: 45
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | £174,883 | 2 | £129,607 | 2 | £285,000 | 2 | £262,500 | 2 |
| Terraced | £170,179 | 28 | £160,199 | 27 | £162,825 | 24 | £171,867 | 30 |
| Flats | £79,667 | 3 | £112,500 | 2 | £99,000 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Important postcodes and buildings
B12 8AF is the postcode for Jobcentre Plus, 10 Stoney Lane, Balsall Heath, Jobcentre Plus, 10 Stoney Lane, and Jobcentre Plus, Heynesfield House, 10 Stoney Lane
B12 8BL is the postcode for Anderton Park Junior And Infant School, Dennis Road, and Anderton Park Junior & Infant School, Dennis Road
B12 8EH is the postcode for NELSON MANDELA PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLVILLE ROAD, SPARKBROOK, BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Nelson Mandela Junior & Infant School, Colville Road, and Nelson Mandela Junior & Infant School, Colville Road
B12 8LY is the postcode for Clifton Primary School, St. Pauls Road, OCEAN BUILDING, Clifton Primary School, St. Pauls Road, and RAINFOREST BUILDING, Clifton Primary School, St. Pauls Road
B12 8NJ is the postcode for MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING, St. Pauls Community Project Ltd, 73 Hertford Street
B12 8NX is the postcode for UNIVERSE BUILDING, Clifton Primary School, Brunswick Road, RAINFOREST BUILDING, Clifton Primary School, Brunswick Road, and WOODLAND BUILDING, Clifton Primary School, Brunswick Road
B12 8NY is the postcode for Eden Girls Leadership Academy, 55 Brunswick Road
B12 8RQ is the postcode for Runcorn Road Dialysis Unit, 36 Runcorn Road
B12 8SL is the postcode for 165, Clifton Road, Balsall Heath
B12 8SY is the postcode for Bridge Centre, Lime Grove
Administrative coverage
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