B19 2QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B19 2QJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 2QJ are sourced from Output Area E00045202 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B19 2QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B19 2QJ.
373
35
£ 29,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B19 2QJ 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 2QJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B19 2QJ. The average age is 35.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B19 2QJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chilwell Croft Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Newtown Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
Mayfield School
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Holte School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Bukka Kitchen0.7 km
- Blue Nile Restaurant1.0 km
- Diamond Lounge0.8 km
- Diamond Lounge0.8 km
- Portland Lagoon Jamaican Takeaway0.9 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- App Kitchen0.4 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.5 km
- Angry Wings0.4 km
- Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.4 km
- Burger Pitstop0.4 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Lord Clifden1.0 km
- Whitehouse Public House1.0 km
- The Clements0.4 km
- Blue Nile Tavern0.4 km
- King Of The Road0.4 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Noor Supermarket0.7 km
- Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.5 km
- Newtown Convenience Store0.3 km
- Newtown Food and Wine0.7 km
- Aston News1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Campanile Hotel0.7 km
- Conference Aston1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.9 km
- Expectations UK0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.3 km
- Cost Cutter1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.2 km
- Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
- Birmingham1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B192QJ · Data under Open Government Licence