Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SOHO HILL, B19 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOHO HILL, B19 1DT.

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Population

559

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B19 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in B19 1DT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B19 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soho Hill, 0.4km from Hockley in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

This is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 is moderate at 63 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00045190 (shared with 16 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 B19 1DT. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British7.6%
Asian / British Asian59.3%
Black / African / Caribbean25.1%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 1DT is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences258
Vehicle crime38
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft33
Anti-social behaviour32

school Local Schools

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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good405 pupils0.2 km
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Anglesey Primary School

Good747 pupils0.5 km
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Nishkam High School

Outstanding673 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

Requires Improvement174 pupils0.8 km
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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

Outstanding421 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth School

Outstanding1223 pupils0.8 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils0.8 km
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Welford Primary School

Good446 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.4 km
  • All Greek Street Food0.7 km
  • Red Ruby0.2 km
  • TT Pizza0.8 km
  • Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • TGT Keyhill0.4 km
  • The Jewellery Quarter Post office1.0 km
  • Hard To Find Whisky1.0 km
  • Noor Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Jewellers Arms0.8 km
  • Lord Clifden0.9 km
  • The Kulture Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
  • Whisky Bars0.7 km
  • Whitehouse Public House0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Blue Nile Restaurant0.9 km
  • Cafe Neo0.9 km
  • Diamond Lounge1.0 km
  • Diamond Lounge1.0 km
  • Friends Cafe0.2 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • International Mini Market0.8 km
  • Jamil Foodstore0.8 km
  • Umeed Superstore0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter0.8 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.8 km
  • Birmingham2.1 km