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.
CARVER STREET, B1 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARVER STREET, B1 3AY.
302
29
£ 46,300 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Brookfields Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
Nishkam High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B13AY · Data under Open Government Licence