Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CARVER STREET, B1 3AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARVER STREET, B1 3AY.

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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 3AY 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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1/10
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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

B1 3AY is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 3AY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Carver Street, 0.3km from Brookfields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B1 3AY offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 3AY 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 3AY. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 210,000

65 sales · Mean £ 205,984

Terraced

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

Crime around B1 3AY is above average at 126 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 offences222
Other theft157
Shoplifting121
Vehicle crime104
Anti-social behaviour53

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.3 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils0.4 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Nishkam High School

Outstanding673 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Joy Express1.0 km
  • Rippleglen News0.9 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • A1 Garages0.7 km
  • City News And Off License0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • M&M Catering1.0 km
  • G101 Cafe and Tapas0.9 km
  • Itihaas0.8 km
  • Milan Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Dishoom1.0 km
  • + 123 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Donnas Pantry0.8 km
  • Platinum Spoon0.7 km
  • Artisan Alchemy0.6 km
  • Subway / Food to Go1.0 km
  • Baguette du Monde0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Springhill Store0.4 km
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.4 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Reflex1.0 km
  • The Rose Villa Tavern0.3 km
  • Be At One Brindley Place0.9 km
  • The Bannatyne Spa0.9 km
  • The Flapper0.7 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.9 km
  • Selina0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter0.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.5 km

Bus Stops

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