B19 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wretham Road, 0.5km from Gib Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Lozells ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1ED is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £219k. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00045189 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WRETHAM ROAD, B19 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WRETHAM ROAD, B19 1ED.
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32
£ 30,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1ED 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 64% of tenure in B19 1ED — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 1ED. 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
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
£ 219,000
2 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 1ED is moderate at 88 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.
school Local Schools
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Anglesey Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth School
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Welford Primary School
Nishkam High School
Benson Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp0.7 km
- All Greek Street Food0.9 km
- Red Ruby0.5 km
- TT Pizza0.5 km
- Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.2 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Nisa Local1.0 km
- TGT Keyhill0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Hockley Convenience Store0.3 km
- Life Style Express0.1 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Kulture Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- Whisky Bars1.0 km
- Whitehouse Public House0.7 km
- Railway Inn0.7 km
- Soho Tavern0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Friends Cafe0.5 km
- Hylton Cafe0.9 km
- Red Ruby0.5 km
- Tanina Lounge Restaurant & Late Bar0.9 km
- Waffle Lounge1.0 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- International Mini Market0.6 km
- Fish Bazar Limited0.9 km
- Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.9 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.6 km
- Umeed Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.1 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B191ED · Data under Open Government Licence