B1 2QA is an active urban area on King Edwards Road, 0.3km from Ladywood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B1 2QA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 2QA are sourced from Output Area E00175714 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING EDWARDS ROAD, B1 2QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARDS ROAD, B1 2QA.
260
35
£ 46,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 2QA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, B1 2QA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 2QA. The average age is 35.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 156,800
2 sales · Mean £ 156,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B1 2QA is above average at 113 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
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
Brookfields Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Barford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Cambrian Stores0.6 km
- Cineworld1.0 km
- Bethel Apostolic Church Of Excellence0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.9 km
- Revolution Birmingham0.9 km
- Varanasi1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Cosy Club Brindley Place0.7 km
- + 129 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.8 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.9 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Coyote Ugly Saloon Birmingham0.8 km
- Gatecrasher1.0 km
- J D Wetherspoon0.9 km
- O'Neills On Broad Street0.9 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.3 km
- Morville Stores0.6 km
- Co Operative Food Group0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.9 km
- FoodFiction0.8 km
- Granny's Original Takeaway0.6 km
- I-Krave1.0 km
- Mix Cafe and Florist0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter0.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km
- Five Ways1.5 km
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