B19 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Terrace Road, 0.4km from Gib Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1BP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% 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 rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £218k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00186093 (shared with 323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TERRACE ROAD, B19 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERRACE ROAD, B19 1BP.
361
33
£ 32,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1BP 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
Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in B19 1BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B19 1BP. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1BP is above average at 110 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
53 nearby- Domdines0.8 km
- Aroma Coffee House0.9 km
- Chaiibox0.8 km
- Handsworth Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Yankie's0.5 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- New Zam Zam Store0.8 km
- Bismillah Bakery1.0 km
- Cape Coast Market0.5 km
- New Medina Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
- Post Office1.0 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Ocean Fresh Fish0.9 km
- Shazanz0.6 km
- A K Kebab House0.8 km
- Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.2 km
- Chucky's Chippy0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Railway Inn0.7 km
- Soho Tavern0.7 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Observatory0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Umeed Superstore0.8 km
- Khans Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- International Mini Market0.5 km
- S & D Supermarket0.8 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.4 km
- Perry Barr2.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B191BP · Data under Open Government Licence