B3 1BA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Newhall Street, 0.5km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B3 1BA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (266 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for B3 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00186124 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWHALL STREET, B3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWHALL STREET, B3 1BA.
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28
£ 46,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B3 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines B3 1BA — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B3 1BA. The average age is 27.9. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 182,000
30 sales · Mean £ 197,798
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B3 1BA are high at 266 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.
school Local Schools
Jewellery Quarter Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Brookfields Primary School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
151 nearby- Mr Pretzel1.0 km
- PME Cake0.9 km
- Rippleglen News0.1 km
- Up and Running0.4 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
- + 146 more
Pub, NightClub
93 nearby- The Victoria0.8 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.7 km
- Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.8 km
- The Wellington0.4 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
422 nearby- Sunflower Lounge0.9 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.8 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.7 km
- Dolce Desserts0.8 km
- + 417 more
Takeaway Shop
112 nearby- Subway Unit 60.9 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.9 km
- Donnas Pantry0.0 km
- Baguette du Monde0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 107 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- Salvation Army0.6 km
- The Bull0.7 km
- Britannia Hotel0.7 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.7 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham New Street0.7 km
- Birmingham0.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B31BA · Data under Open Government Licence