B3 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Lionel Street, 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B3 1AG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B3 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00186272 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIONEL STREET, B3 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIONEL STREET, B3 1AG.
178
33
£ 46,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B3 1AG has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B3 1AG. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B3 1AG are high at 148 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
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- Rippleglen News0.3 km
- Up and Running0.4 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
- Next To Nothing Ltd0.7 km
- Bakery1.0 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
320 nearby- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.5 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.9 km
- Dolce Desserts0.6 km
- G101 Cafe and Tapas0.3 km
- Itihaas0.4 km
- + 315 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Donnas Pantry0.3 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Lazeez Shawarma Ltd0.8 km
- Baguette World0.7 km
- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza0.9 km
- Salvation Army0.3 km
- The Bull0.4 km
- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- The Flapper1.0 km
- The Florence0.4 km
- Theatrix0.6 km
- The Crown Hotel0.6 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham0.6 km
- Birmingham New Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B31AG · Data under Open Government Licence