Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LIONEL STREET, B3 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIONEL STREET, B3 1AT.

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Population

119

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B3 1AT is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.

home £257,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B3 1AT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Lionel Street, 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, down 15.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00186214 (shared with 3 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 B3 1AT. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed21.1%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 240,025

32 sales · Mean £ 248,376

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near B3 1AT are high at 150 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.

Violence and sexual offences658
Other theft164
Vehicle crime163
Public order124
Anti-social behaviour113

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.7 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.8 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.1 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.2 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

158 nearby
  • Rippleglen News0.2 km
  • BCG Food Pantry0.5 km
  • Aston Way Service Station1.0 km
  • John Smith Guild Shop0.9 km
  • The Campus Shop1.0 km
  • + 153 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

413 nearby
  • Birmingham Magistrates Court0.6 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.7 km
  • G101 Cafe and Tapas0.2 km
  • Itihaas0.3 km
  • Milan Indian Cuisine0.2 km
  • + 408 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • Donnas Pantry0.2 km
  • App Kitchen1.0 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.9 km
  • The Italian Lab0.5 km
  • The Shake Plug0.5 km
  • + 122 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Conference Aston0.9 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Malmaison Birmingham0.9 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.3 km
  • Selina0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

88 nearby
  • Scruffy Murphys0.7 km
  • The Box Office0.7 km
  • The Lounge1.0 km
  • Be At One Brindley Place0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.2 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Elite International Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores0.8 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.2 km
  • Birmingham0.7 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km