B1 3EG is a lively urban neighbourhood on Tenby Street North, 0.3km from Brookfields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B1 3EG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (76% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00186251 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENBY STREET NORTH, B1 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENBY STREET NORTH, B1 3EG.
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29
£ 46,300 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 3EG 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.
Area Character
B1 3EG is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 3EG. The average age is 29.4. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 144,000
21 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B1 3EG is above average at 116 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
Brookfields Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Bukka Kitchen0.8 km
- Edwardian Tea Room, Museum & Art Gal0.9 km
- Bank Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- Las Iguanas Brindley Place0.9 km
- The Exchange University of B'ham1.0 km
- + 141 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.8 km
- Platinum Spoon0.7 km
- Chick-Inn0.9 km
- Gangnam Chicken1.0 km
- The Big Table Group1.0 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- A1 Garages0.7 km
- City News And Off License0.9 km
- Clivdons Ltd1.0 km
- Elizas Online0.7 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hyatt Regency Birmingham1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.8 km
- Selina0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Actress & Bishop0.7 km
- Saint Pauls House0.7 km
- The Jam House0.7 km
- The Wolf0.9 km
- Tunnel Club0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Elite International Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.4 km
- Tesco Springhill Store0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter0.4 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
- Birmingham New Street1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Jewellery Quarter Rail Station0.4 km
- Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B13EG · Data under Open Government Licence