B19 1HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lozells in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Birchfield ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1HG 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. 55% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 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 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00045945 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B19 1HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B19 1HG.
405
31
£ 30,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1HG 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 55% of tenure in B19 1HG — 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 1HG. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1HG is moderate at 59 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
Heathfield Primary School
Welford Primary School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Anglesey Primary School
Westminster Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth School
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Bismillah Food Store0.6 km
- HAK Beautiful Gate Mini Market0.7 km
- Nursery Mini Market0.7 km
- Select and Save0.7 km
- City Shop0.4 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Chick Inn0.8 km
- WiJamman Takeaway0.9 km
- Jawad Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.8 km
- Chucky's Chippy0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club0.7 km
- Broadway Dance Centre0.9 km
- The Queens Head1.0 km
- The Observatory0.4 km
- The Stork Public House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Armani Caffe and Grill House0.7 km
- Moochie B'S0.7 km
- Hunters Cafe( 29B&C)0.9 km
- Merkeb caffe0.9 km
- Stella Bar and Restaurant0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Umeed Superstore0.3 km
- Cost Cutter0.9 km
- Fish Bazar Limited0.5 km
- Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.5 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Henlon House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Perry Barr1.5 km
- Jewellery Quarter1.7 km
- Witton2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B191HG · Data under Open Government Licence