B3 1DE is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (380 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B3 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00175670 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B3 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B3 1DE.
191
33
£ 46,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B3 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
50% of B3 1DE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B3 1DE. The average age is 32.9. 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 1DE are high at 380 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
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
City Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
486 nearby- Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.1 km
- La Galleria0.3 km
- National Sea Life Centre0.5 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- Starbucks Level 70.1 km
- + 481 more
Retailers - Other
194 nearby- T2 Tea Ltd0.8 km
- Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Select N Save0.4 km
- Up and Running0.5 km
- + 189 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Doughnotts0.9 km
- The Original Patty Company0.8 km
- Donnas Pantry0.4 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX0.7 km
- Unit 30.5 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
116 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.9 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.9 km
- Birmingham Forum0.8 km
- Royal No 1 Club0.8 km
- Talk Bar0.8 km
- + 111 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Day In Supermarket0.8 km
- PandaFresh0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Hotel Ibis0.8 km
- The Duke of Wellington and Bar1.0 km
- The Duke Of Wellington Hotel1.0 km
- Burlington Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.5 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.6 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B31DE · Data under Open Government Licence