Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B3 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B3 1EJ.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

78%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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 1EJ is a young, economically active community — 78% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

B3 1EJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (71% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00186101 (shared with 12 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 1EJ. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.5%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 71%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 B3 1EJ is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences306
Vehicle crime109
Other theft106
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order54

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils1.1 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.2 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

122 nearby
  • PME Cake0.9 km
  • Rippleglen News0.1 km
  • Up and Running0.5 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.6 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.8 km
  • + 117 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.7 km
  • Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.7 km
  • The Wellington0.5 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

386 nearby
  • Sunflower Lounge1.0 km
  • Tasty Restaurant0.9 km
  • Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.9 km
  • Birmingham Magistrates Court0.8 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.9 km
  • + 381 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

101 nearby
  • Subway Unit 61.0 km
  • The Little Tea Shop1.0 km
  • Donnas Pantry0.1 km
  • Baguette du Monde0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 96 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.7 km
  • Salvation Army0.6 km
  • The Bull0.8 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.8 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.8 km
  • Birmingham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.5 km