Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B1 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 3AR.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

83%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B1 3AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. B1 3AR combines 83% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B1 3AR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brookfields in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (76% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00186251 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 3AR. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.9%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

83%Active
FT: 76%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B1 3AR is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences204
Other theft156
Shoplifting121
Vehicle crime104
Anti-social behaviour49

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.2 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils0.5 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.5 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.0 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

146 nearby
  • Bukka Kitchen0.9 km
  • Edwardian Tea Room, Museum & Art Gal1.0 km
  • Bakeevencakery Patisserie and Culina0.6 km
  • Life Cafe Ltd0.7 km
  • Compass Group Cafe Delluci1.0 km
  • + 141 more
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Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.8 km
  • Andyztakeaway1.0 km
  • Ayubowan Express - Birmingham1.0 km
  • Bull Burgers1.0 km
  • Coffee on the Square0.7 km
  • + 49 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Ilays Internet Cafe Shop0.9 km
  • Kwik Stop Breakfast and Snacks0.9 km
  • S K Wines1.0 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Springhill Store0.4 km
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.4 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.8 km
  • Selina0.8 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Actress & Bishop0.7 km
  • Saint Pauls House0.7 km
  • The Jam House0.8 km
  • The Wolf0.9 km
  • Tunnel Club0.9 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter0.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Jewellery Quarter Rail Station0.4 km
  • Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km