B19 1EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hunters 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 1EG 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% 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 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00045167 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTERS ROAD, B19 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTERS ROAD, B19 1EG.
458
30
£ 30,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 1EG 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
B19 1EG has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-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 1EG. The average age is 30.0. 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 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 1EG is moderate at 86 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
Welford Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Heathfield Primary School
Nishkam High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Chaiiwala0.9 km
- Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha Temple0.6 km
- Lime n Chilli0.6 km
- Phatty Patty0.9 km
- Sabhaakaarl Darber Singh Gurdwara0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- International Mini Market0.4 km
- Fish Bazar Limited0.9 km
- Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.9 km
- Jamil Foodstore0.6 km
- Umeed Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- TT Pizza0.4 km
- Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.2 km
- Chucky's Chippy0.4 km
- Cookielicious Desserts0.3 km
- Jerk And Grill0.3 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Hockley Convenience Store0.4 km
- Life Style Express0.1 km
- Cake Box0.4 km
- Food Shop0.3 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Railway Inn0.8 km
- Soho Tavern0.8 km
- The Queens Head0.5 km
- The Observatory0.2 km
- The Kulture Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.2 km
- Perry Barr2.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B191EG · Data under Open Government Licence