Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LIONEL STREET, B3 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIONEL STREET, B3 1AG.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B3 1AG has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

B3 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Lionel Street, 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B3 1AG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00186272 (shared with 14 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 B3 1AG. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.7%
Asian / British Asian17.0%
Black / African / Caribbean24.4%
Other / Mixed23.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 15%
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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 rates near B3 1AG are high at 148 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences586
Other theft148
Vehicle crime136
Public order132
Anti-social behaviour100

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.5 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.7 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils1.1 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • Rippleglen News0.3 km
  • Up and Running0.4 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.7 km
  • Bakery1.0 km
  • + 124 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

320 nearby
  • Birmingham Magistrates Court0.5 km
  • Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.9 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.6 km
  • G101 Cafe and Tapas0.3 km
  • Itihaas0.4 km
  • + 315 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

120 nearby
  • Donnas Pantry0.3 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Lazeez Shawarma Ltd0.8 km
  • Baguette World0.7 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.6 km
  • + 115 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.9 km
  • Salvation Army0.3 km
  • The Bull0.4 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • The Flapper1.0 km
  • The Florence0.4 km
  • Theatrix0.6 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Co Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
  • Birmingham0.6 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km