Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B3 1EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B3 1EU.

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Population

195

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1EU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

92% of homes in B3 1EU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, B3 1EU offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00186238 (shared with 27 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 1EU. The average age is 24.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.1%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B3 1EU are high at 174 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 offences717
Other theft174
Vehicle crime169
Public order158
Anti-social behaviour123

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.7 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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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.1 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.1 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Up and Running0.3 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.4 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.6 km
  • Stars0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
  • + 154 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
  • Expectations UK0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • The Briar Rose0.5 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

365 nearby
  • Black Bean0.5 km
  • Coffee #10.4 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.5 km
  • M&M Catering0.4 km
  • Sushi Passion0.4 km
  • + 360 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.6 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros0.6 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.6 km
  • App Kitchen0.9 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.8 km
  • All Greek Street Food0.7 km
  • + 122 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • Brewdog Birmingham0.9 km
  • Dirty Martini Birmingham0.5 km
  • Fox and Chance0.6 km
  • KING OF THE CLUBS0.9 km
  • + 71 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.2 km
  • Birmingham0.6 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.2 km
  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km