B19 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barker Street, 0.6km from Lozells in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Lozells ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1EP 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% 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 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 57.0% 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00045167 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARKER STREET, B19 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKER STREET, B19 1EP.
458
30
£ 30,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1EP 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
With 65% social renting, B19 1EP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 57.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B19 1EP. The average age is 30.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 170,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1EP is above average at 92 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
Welford Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Anglesey Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Heathfield Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Nishkam High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- City Shop0.1 km
- Fruit And Vegetable Hall0.1 km
- Healthstop Pharmacy0.4 km
- Nonia Mini Market0.2 km
- South Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Sachkhand Nanak Dham0.9 km
- Jaflong Grill N Burger0.5 km
- Aroma Coffee House0.6 km
- Banoful Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Chaiibox0.5 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Subway / Food to Go0.7 km
- Charlies Kitchen0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- Shazanz0.4 km
- Spices Fast Food0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- International Mini Market0.3 km
- Umeed Superstore0.6 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.5 km
- Fish Bazar Limited0.8 km
- Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club0.9 km
- Black Eagle0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- Soho Tavern0.9 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Henlon House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.4 km
- Perry Barr1.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B191EP · Data under Open Government Licence