B19 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soho Hill, 0.5km from Gib Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Lozells ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1AD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B19 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00045189 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOHO HILL, B19 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOHO HILL, B19 1AD.
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£ 30,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 64% social renting, B19 1AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B19 1AD. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1AD is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Anglesey Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Nishkam High School
Welford Primary School
Benson Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Domdines0.4 km
- Chaiiwala1.0 km
- Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha Temple0.7 km
- Lime n Chilli0.7 km
- Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara0.7 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- International Mini Market0.7 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.7 km
- Umeed Superstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- TT Pizza0.6 km
- Platinum Spoon0.6 km
- Spices Fast Food1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- Shazanz0.7 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- City Shop0.5 km
- Fruit And Vegetable Hall0.5 km
- Healthstop Pharmacy0.8 km
- Nonia Mini Market0.5 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Birmingham Whiskey Club0.9 km
- Black Eagle0.7 km
- Jewellers Arms1.0 km
- The Kulture Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- Whisky Bars0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.0 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.0 km
- Birmingham2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B191AD · Data under Open Government Licence