Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B19 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B19 1ES.

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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 1ES 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 1ES — 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 1ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1ES 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 106 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 1ES 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 1ES. 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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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 1ES is above average at 106 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 offences402
Criminal damage and arson81
Vehicle crime51
Anti-social behaviour49
Drugs41

school Local Schools

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Welford Primary School

Good446 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth School

Outstanding1223 pupils0.4 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good405 pupils0.5 km
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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

Outstanding421 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

Requires Improvement174 pupils0.5 km
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Anglesey Primary School

Good747 pupils0.6 km
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Heathfield Primary School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Benson Community School

Good428 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Domdines0.7 km
  • Aroma Coffee House0.7 km
  • Banoful Sweet Centre1.0 km
  • Chaiibox0.6 km
  • Handsworth Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Karim Meat Shop1.0 km
  • New Zam Zam Store0.7 km
  • Bismillah Bakery0.8 km
  • Cape Coast Market0.4 km
  • New Medina Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • + 49 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Charlies Kitchen1.0 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • Shazanz0.5 km
  • A K Kebab House0.7 km
  • Blue's Caribbean Hut Ltd0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Railway Inn0.8 km
  • Soho Tavern0.8 km
  • The Queens Head0.7 km
  • The Observatory0.1 km
  • Whitehouse Public House0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Fish Bazar Limited0.9 km
  • Mas-Bazar Birmingham Limited0.9 km
  • Umeed Superstore0.7 km
  • International Mini Market0.4 km
  • S & D Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Henlon House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
  • Perry Barr2.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km