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.
B3 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B3 1ES.
191
33
£ 46,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
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.
school Local Schools
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
City Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: B31ES · Data under Open Government Licence