B19 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soho Hill, 0.4km from Hockley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1AA is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 41% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B19 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00045190 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOHO HILL, B19 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOHO HILL, B19 1AA.
559
31
£ 36,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, B19 1AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-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 B19 1AA. The average age is 31.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1AA is moderate at 63 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 Francis Catholic Primary School
Anglesey Primary School
Nishkam High School
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Brookfields Primary School
Welford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.4 km
- All Greek Street Food0.7 km
- Red Ruby0.2 km
- TT Pizza0.8 km
- Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.4 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- TGT Keyhill0.4 km
- The Jewellery Quarter Post office1.0 km
- Hard To Find Whisky1.0 km
- Noor Supermarket0.9 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Jewellers Arms0.8 km
- Lord Clifden0.9 km
- The Kulture Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
- Whisky Bars0.7 km
- Whitehouse Public House0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Blue Nile Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe Neo0.9 km
- Diamond Lounge1.0 km
- Diamond Lounge1.0 km
- Friends Cafe0.2 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- International Mini Market0.8 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.8 km
- Umeed Superstore0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter0.8 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.8 km
- Birmingham2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B191AA · Data under Open Government Licence