B18 6EJ is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from St. George in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 6EJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 85% 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 is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B18 6EJ are sourced from Output Area E00175723 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B18 6EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B18 6EJ.
145
33
£ 36,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 6EJ 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
Social renting makes up 85% of tenure in B18 6EJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 6EJ. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 B18 6EJ is moderate at 68 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.
school Local Schools
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Nishkam High School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
Brookfields Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Anglesey Primary School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Itihaas1.0 km
- Sue's Cafe1.0 km
- Bukka Kitchen0.4 km
- Reminisce Social Members Club0.7 km
- Signet Group Plc0.6 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Donnas Pantry1.0 km
- Mikos Gyros0.6 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.6 km
- SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.5 km
- Subway / Food to Go0.5 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.6 km
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Albion Palace0.3 km
- Cake Quarter0.2 km
- D&S Convenience Shop0.4 km
- H & J Newsagents0.3 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Queens Head0.5 km
- The Rose Villa Tavern0.5 km
- Jewellers Arms0.2 km
- Lord Clifden0.2 km
- The Button Factory0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.7 km
- Selina0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter0.3 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
- Birmingham1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Jewellery Quarter Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B186EJ · Data under Open Government Licence