B3 1NR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
B3 1NR is 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. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B3 1NR are sourced from Output Area E00186238 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B3 1NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B3 1NR.
195
25
£ 46,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B3 1NR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
B3 1NR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 92% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B3 1NR. The average age is 24.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B3 1NR are high at 171 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
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
City Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
184 nearby- Mr Pretzel0.9 km
- PME Cake0.8 km
- Rippleglen News0.0 km
- Up and Running0.3 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
- + 179 more
Pub, NightClub
100 nearby- The Victoria0.7 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.7 km
- Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.8 km
- The Wellington0.3 km
- + 95 more
Restaurant, Cafe
460 nearby- Sunflower Lounge0.8 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.8 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
- Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.7 km
- + 455 more
Takeaway Shop
122 nearby- Subway Unit 60.8 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.8 km
- Donnas Pantry0.1 km
- Baguette du Monde0.9 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 117 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- Salvation Army0.6 km
- The Bull0.7 km
- Britannia Hotel0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Stores1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham New Street0.6 km
- Birmingham0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B31NR · Data under Open Government Licence