Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NEWHALL STREET, B3 1LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWHALL STREET, B3 1LJ.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B3 1LJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

46% of B3 1LJ'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. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.

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

B3 1LJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Newhall Street, 0.5km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B3 1LJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B3 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00186124 (shared with 19 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 1LJ. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed21.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 155,000

29 sales · Mean £ 154,489

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

Crime rates near B3 1LJ are high at 170 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 offences387
Other theft134
Vehicle crime126
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order70

school Local Schools

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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.0 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils1.2 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.2 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.7 km
  • Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.8 km
  • The Wellington0.5 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

409 nearby
  • Sunflower Lounge0.9 km
  • Tasty Restaurant0.9 km
  • Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.9 km
  • Birmingham Magistrates Court0.8 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.9 km
  • + 404 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

107 nearby
  • Subway Unit 60.9 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.9 km
  • Donnas Pantry0.0 km
  • Baguette du Monde0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

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 Birmingham0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.8 km
  • Birmingham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km
  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km