B19 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soho Hill, 0.3km from Gib Heath in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Handsworth ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
Within the B19 district, this postcode is characterised by a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00186093 (shared with 323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOHO HILL, B19 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOHO HILL, B19 1AL.
361
33
£ 32,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1AL 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 69% social renting, B19 1AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-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 1AL. The average age is 33.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1AL is above average at 103 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
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Welford Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Benson Community School
Anglesey Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Domdines0.7 km
- Aroma Coffee House0.9 km
- Chaiibox0.8 km
- Handsworth Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Yankie's0.4 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- New Zam Zam Store0.9 km
- Bismillah Bakery1.0 km
- Cape Coast Market0.6 km
- New Medina Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
- Post Office1.0 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Ocean Fresh Fish1.0 km
- Shazanz0.7 km
- A K Kebab House0.9 km
- Platinum Spoon0.9 km
- SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.9 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- International Supermarket0.9 km
- International Mini Market0.6 km
- S & D Supermarket0.8 km
- Khans Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Black Eagle0.5 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- Soho Tavern0.6 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B191AL · Data under Open Government Licence