Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GEORGE STREET, B3 1PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, B3 1PP.

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Population

162

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

83%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1PP 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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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B3 1PP is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

B3 1PP is a lively urban neighbourhood on George Street, 0.7km 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 science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (76% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1PP are sourced from Output Area E00175779 (shared with 9 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 1PP. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

83%Active
FT: 76%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 149,000

28 sales · Mean £ 147,955

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B3 1PP is above average at 123 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 offences326
Vehicle crime135
Other theft95
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.3 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.9 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.0 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.1 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Joy Express1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.7 km
  • Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Ltd0.5 km
  • Simply Local0.7 km
  • + 83 more
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Pub, NightClub

80 nearby
  • The Victoria1.0 km
  • The Rose Villa Tavern0.4 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Brewdog Birmingham0.9 km
  • Dirty Martini Birmingham0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros0.8 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.8 km
  • Taster Kitchens0.8 km
  • Wingsbox/Five Breakfast/Fusion Kitch0.8 km
  • All Greek Street Food0.8 km
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

334 nearby
  • Bukka Kitchen0.8 km
  • Geek Retreat Birmingham0.5 km
  • Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham0.5 km
  • Adams0.7 km
  • Amantia0.7 km
  • + 329 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Malmaison Birmingham0.9 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.9 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.8 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.7 km
  • Jewellery Quarter0.7 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.0 km