Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B3 1JB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

179

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1JB 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B3 1JB is a young, economically active community — 75% 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.

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

B3 1JB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

Day-to-day life in B3 1JB has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00186136 (shared with 275 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 1JB. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near B3 1JB are high at 209 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 offences491
Other theft159
Vehicle crime110
Anti-social behaviour92
Public order88

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.6 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.0 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.1 km
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City Academy

824 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils1.2 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

460 nearby
  • Bukka Kitchen1.0 km
  • Damascena Coffee House0.6 km
  • Lunch I0.8 km
  • Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.7 km
  • 24 Carat Bistro0.7 km
  • + 455 more
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Retailers - Other

180 nearby
  • BCG Food Pantry0.7 km
  • City News0.9 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • hmv.com website0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • + 175 more
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Takeaway Shop

120 nearby
  • The Italian Lab0.8 km
  • The Shake Plug0.8 km
  • Baguette World0.8 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.9 km
  • DFC Chicken0.8 km
  • + 115 more
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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • The Flapper0.5 km
  • The Florence0.3 km
  • Theatrix0.3 km
  • Be at One0.5 km
  • Maries Bar1.0 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Co Operative Food Group0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
  • Expectations UK1.0 km
  • Salvation Army0.7 km
  • The Bull0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.5 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.7 km
  • Birmingham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.5 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km