Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B3 1PU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

223

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /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 1PU 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B3 1PU is a young, economically active community — 78% 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.

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

B3 1PU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1PU are sourced from Output Area E00175728 (shared with 17 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 1PU. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.9%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1PU is above average at 128 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 offences329
Vehicle crime128
Other theft92
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order53

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.4 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.0 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils1.0 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

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

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.1 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.2 km
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City Academy

824 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • SSMK Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Hard To Find Whisky0.7 km
  • Boots1.0 km
  • CLG Market Research Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • + 90 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

90 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar1.0 km
  • The Flapper0.3 km
  • The Florence0.5 km
  • Theatrix0.6 km
  • The Birmingham Whiskey Club0.9 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

359 nearby
  • C B S O0.7 km
  • Elio Cafe0.8 km
  • Love Milano Coffee0.9 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant1.0 km
  • Velvet Music Rooms0.9 km
  • + 354 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Co Operative Food Group0.2 km
  • Tesco Springhill Store0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.9 km
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.9 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

88 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Kumo Sushi / Poke Point0.9 km
  • Wings@us0.9 km
  • + 83 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.5 km
  • The Briar Rose0.7 km
  • Burlington Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.7 km
  • Jewellery Quarter0.8 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km