Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

POPE STREET, B1 3BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPE STREET, B1 3BH.

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Population

606

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 3BH 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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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B1 3BH is a young, economically active community — 80% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 27, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 42.4% year-on-year.

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

B1 3BH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Pope Street, 0.3km from Brookfields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 42.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00186257 (shared with 17 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 3BH. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.0%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 68%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 184,950

54 sales · Mean £ 191,408

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

Crime around B1 3BH is above average at 115 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 offences234
Other theft155
Shoplifting122
Vehicle crime106
Anti-social behaviour54

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 pupils0.5 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.1 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • M&M Catering1.0 km
  • G101 Cafe and Tapas0.9 km
  • Itihaas0.8 km
  • Milan Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Bantu Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 129 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Rippleglen News0.9 km
  • Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.9 km
  • Jewels Shisha Lounge0.4 km
  • Acai Life0.8 km
  • Blessing Market0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Donnas Pantry0.8 km
  • Artisan Alchemy0.6 km
  • Baguette du Monde0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Brasshouse / Chik Box / K-Town Chick1.0 km
  • Reflex0.9 km
  • Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V1.0 km
  • The Flapper0.7 km
  • The Rose Villa Tavern0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Co Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Morville Stores1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.3 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.9 km
  • Selina0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter0.5 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.2 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Jewellery Quarter Rail Station0.5 km