Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SOHO HILL, B19 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOHO HILL, B19 1BA.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B19 1BA 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B19 1BA has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B19 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soho Hill, 0.5km from Hockley in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lozells ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

B19 1BA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00045189 (shared with 7 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 B19 1BA. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.8%
Asian / British Asian43.8%
Black / African / Caribbean26.1%
Other / Mixed17.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B19 1BA is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences286
Criminal damage and arson46
Vehicle crime39
Public order36
Anti-social behaviour35

school Local Schools

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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good405 pupils0.2 km
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Anglesey Primary School

Good747 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

Requires Improvement174 pupils0.6 km
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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

Outstanding421 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth School

Outstanding1223 pupils0.7 km
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Nishkam High School

Outstanding673 pupils0.7 km
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Welford Primary School

Good446 pupils0.8 km
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Benson Community School

Good428 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.5 km
  • TT Pizza0.7 km
  • Platinum Spoon0.6 km
  • Shazanz0.7 km
  • Subway / Food to Go0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • City Shop0.6 km
  • Fruit And Vegetable Hall0.6 km
  • Healthstop Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha Temple0.7 km
  • Lime n Chilli0.7 km
  • Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara0.8 km
  • Flamin Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Peppers City Takeout1.0 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • International Mini Market0.7 km
  • Jamil Foodstore0.7 km
  • Umeed Superstore0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Black Eagle0.7 km
  • The Birmingham Whiskey Club0.9 km
  • Railway Inn0.6 km
  • Soho Tavern0.8 km
  • The Queens Head0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter0.9 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.9 km
  • Birmingham2.3 km