Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BARKER STREET, B19 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKER STREET, B19 1EJ.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B19 1EJ 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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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in B19 1EJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-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 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barker Street, 0.6km from Lozells in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Lozells ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 1EJ 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00045167 (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 1EJ. 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

White / British9.1%
Asian / British Asian64.1%
Black / African / Caribbean21.9%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 B19 1EJ is above average at 95 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 offences392
Criminal damage and arson75
Vehicle crime44
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order40

school Local Schools

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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good405 pupils0.3 km
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Anglesey Primary School

Good747 pupils0.5 km
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Welford Primary School

Good446 pupils0.5 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth School

Outstanding1223 pupils0.5 km
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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

Outstanding421 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

Requires Improvement174 pupils0.6 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Nishkam High School

Outstanding673 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Rana Dispensing Chemist0.7 km
  • Taj & Co0.2 km
  • Bismillah Bakery0.7 km
  • Cape Coast Market0.4 km
  • New Medina Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Black Eagle0.8 km
  • The Kulture Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • Whitehouse Public House0.8 km
  • Railway Inn0.8 km
  • Soho Tavern0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Flamin Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Peppers City Takeout0.9 km
  • Race Advice & Support Network0.4 km
  • Aroma Coffee House0.7 km
  • Banoful Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Jamil Foodstore0.5 km
  • Umeed Superstore0.6 km
  • Fish Bazar Limited0.8 km
  • Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.8 km
  • International Mini Market0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Charlies Kitchen0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.8 km
  • Shazanz0.4 km
  • Spices Fast Food1.0 km
  • Red Ruby0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.2 km
  • Perry Barr2.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill2.2 km