B19 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soho Hill, 0.2km from Gib Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1AX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00047443 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOHO HILL, B19 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOHO HILL, B19 1AX.
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37
£ 33,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1AX 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
B19 1AX has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 1AX. The average age is 36.5. 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 1AX is above average at 105 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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Welford Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Benson Community School
Anglesey Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Domdines0.7 km
- Chaiibox0.9 km
- Handsworth Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Yankie's0.4 km
- Jaflong Grill N Burger0.9 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- New Zam Zam Store1.0 km
- Cape Coast Market0.7 km
- Hockley Service Station0.8 km
- City Shop0.4 km
- Fruit And Vegetable Hall0.4 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Ocean Fresh Fish0.9 km
- Shazanz0.8 km
- A K Kebab House1.0 km
- Platinum Spoon0.9 km
- SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- International Supermarket0.8 km
- International Mini Market0.7 km
- S & D Supermarket0.8 km
- Khans Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Black Eagle0.4 km
- Railway Inn0.5 km
- Soho Tavern0.5 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
- Perry Barr2.3 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B191AX · Data under Open Government Licence