Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B3 1ES House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

191

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

50% of B3 1ES's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

B3 1ES is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B3 1ES offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (287 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00175670 (shared with 40 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 1ES. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.5%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 9%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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Crime rates near B3 1ES are high at 287 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 offences761
Other theft200
Public order121
Vehicle crime116
Anti-social behaviour108

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.7 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.1 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

183 nearby
  • China Mini Market0.9 km
  • Spar Park Central Store1.0 km
  • SSMK Ltd0.6 km
  • Traditional Food and Butchers0.9 km
  • Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.8 km
  • + 178 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.4 km
  • The Button Factory0.8 km
  • The Pig & Tail0.7 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

471 nearby
  • C B S O0.6 km
  • China Court Restaurant0.9 km
  • Elio Cafe0.5 km
  • Love Milano Coffee0.8 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 466 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

92 nearby
  • Baguette du Monde0.6 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Lazeez Shawarma Ltd0.5 km
  • Crush Grill0.8 km
  • Hatch Coffee @ Hazel and Haydn0.7 km
  • + 87 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis0.9 km
  • Salvation Army0.9 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.5 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.9 km
  • Malmaison Birmingham0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.3 km