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.
B19 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B19 1ES.
458
30
£ 30,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Welford Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Anglesey Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
Benson Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B191ES · Data under Open Government Licence