B19 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hunters Road, 0.5km from Hockley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1DU 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 41% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00045190 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTERS ROAD, B19 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTERS ROAD, B19 1DU.
559
31
£ 36,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1DU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in B19 1DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-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 1DU. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1DU is moderate at 65 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.
school Local Schools
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Anglesey Primary School
Nishkam High School
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Welford Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Joy Express0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Ilays Internet Cafe Shop0.9 km
- Hockley Convenience Store0.1 km
- Life Style Express0.3 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- International Mini Market0.6 km
- Fish Bazar Limited0.9 km
- Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.9 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha Temple0.8 km
- Lime n Chilli0.8 km
- Phatty Patty1.0 km
- Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara0.9 km
- Mississippi River & Nile Bistro0.9 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- TT Pizza0.6 km
- Maxin Chicken0.9 km
- Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.4 km
- Chucky's Chippy0.1 km
- Cookielicious Desserts0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Railway Inn0.7 km
- Soho Tavern0.9 km
- The Queens Head0.2 km
- The Observatory0.5 km
- Jewellers Arms0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter0.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.9 km
- Birmingham2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B191DU · Data under Open Government Licence