B3 1JX is an active urban area located 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
Within the B3 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B3 1JX are sourced from Output Area E00186188 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B3 1JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B3 1JX.
194
39
£ 46,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, B3 1JX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B3 1JX. The average age is 39.1. 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 1JX are high at 175 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
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Brookfields Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
City Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Mr Pretzel1.0 km
- PME Cake0.9 km
- Rippleglen News0.1 km
- Up and Running0.5 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.6 km
- + 140 more
Pub, NightClub
98 nearby- The Victoria0.8 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.7 km
- Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.7 km
- The Wellington0.4 km
- + 93 more
Restaurant, Cafe
429 nearby- Sunflower Lounge0.9 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.8 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.8 km
- Dolce Desserts0.9 km
- + 424 more
Takeaway Shop
109 nearby- Subway Unit 60.9 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.9 km
- Donnas Pantry0.1 km
- Baguette du Monde0.8 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 104 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- Salvation Army0.6 km
- The Bull0.8 km
- Britannia Hotel0.7 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street0.7 km
- Birmingham0.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B31JX · Data under Open Government Licence