Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MARY ANN STREET, B3 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARY ANN STREET, B3 1BG.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1BG 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B3 1BG is a young, economically active community — 79% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B3 1BG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Mary Ann Street, 0.7km 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 big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00175771 (shared with 29 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 1BG. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 170,000

31 sales · Mean £ 170,008

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

Crime around B3 1BG is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences338
Vehicle crime147
Other theft116
Criminal damage and arson69
Public order67

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.5 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.7 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.7 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.1 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.1 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Up and Running0.5 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.6 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.8 km
  • Stars0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

298 nearby
  • Black Bean0.7 km
  • Coffee #10.5 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.7 km
  • M&M Catering0.5 km
  • Sushi Passion0.6 km
  • + 293 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.9 km
  • The Briar Rose0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.8 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

110 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros0.5 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.5 km
  • App Kitchen0.9 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.8 km
  • All Greek Street Food0.8 km
  • + 105 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

75 nearby
  • All Bar One0.4 km
  • Brewdog Birmingham1.0 km
  • Dirty Martini Birmingham0.6 km
  • Fox and Chance0.7 km
  • Old Contemptibles0.4 km
  • + 70 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km
  • Birmingham0.7 km
  • Jewellery Quarter0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km