B19 1HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heathfield Road, 0.5km from Lozells in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Lozells ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1HL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 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 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00045935 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHFIELD ROAD, B19 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD ROAD, B19 1HL.
405
35
£ 30,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1HL 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 64% social renting, B19 1HL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-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 1HL. The average age is 34.8. 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 1HL is moderate at 55 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
Westminster Primary School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)
Welford Primary School
Anglesey Primary School
Birchfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Bubble Waffles (Aston)1.0 km
- Bhazian'S Grill0.7 km
- Flamin Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Aroma Coffee House0.4 km
- Banoful Sweet Centre0.6 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Karim Meat Shop0.2 km
- New Zam Zam Store0.1 km
- Rana Dispensing Chemist0.4 km
- Taj & Co0.8 km
- Bismillah Bakery0.4 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- K's Caribbean Taste0.8 km
- CW Breakfast and Lunch Ltd0.7 km
- Charlies Kitchen0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Shazanz0.4 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Jamil Foodstore0.5 km
- Heathfield Supermarket0.3 km
- Cost Cutter0.8 km
- Fish Bazar Limited0.5 km
- Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Henlon House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Royale Suite0.9 km
- The Stork Public House0.2 km
- The Observatory0.7 km
- Broadway Dance Centre0.7 km
- VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Perry Barr1.2 km
- Witton1.9 km
- Jewellery Quarter1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B191HL · Data under Open Government Licence