Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SPRING GROVE, B19 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GROVE, B19 1EA.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B19 1EA 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B19 1EA has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 108.3% year-on-year.

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

B19 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spring Grove, 0.5km from Gib Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Lozells ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1EA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% 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 is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 108.3% year-on-year. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00045189 (shared with 7 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 1EA. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.8%
Asian / British Asian43.8%
Black / African / Caribbean26.1%
Other / Mixed17.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 80,000

3 sales · Mean £ 88,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B19 1EA is moderate at 78 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.

Violence and sexual offences344
Criminal damage and arson52
Vehicle crime43
Public order39
Anti-social behaviour38

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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King Edward VI Handsworth School

Outstanding1223 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

Requires Improvement174 pupils0.6 km
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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

Outstanding421 pupils0.7 km
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Nishkam High School

Outstanding673 pupils0.7 km
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Welford Primary School

Good446 pupils0.7 km
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Benson Community School

Good428 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Bismillah Food Store0.5 km
  • Nursery Mini Market0.4 km
  • Hockley Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Life Style Express0.2 km
  • Cake Box0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Domdines0.4 km
  • Hunters Cafe( 29B&C)0.2 km
  • Merkeb caffe0.2 km
  • Stella Bar and Restaurant0.5 km
  • Jerk & Grill0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Umeed Superstore0.8 km
  • Fish Bazar Limited0.9 km
  • Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.9 km
  • International Mini Market0.6 km
  • Jamil Foodstore0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • WiJamman Takeaway0.2 km
  • Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.3 km
  • Chucky's Chippy0.2 km
  • Cookielicious Desserts0.4 km
  • Jerk And Grill0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Railway Inn0.7 km
  • Soho Tavern0.8 km
  • The Queens Head0.3 km
  • The Observatory0.4 km
  • King Of The Road1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill2.0 km
  • Perry Barr2.3 km