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Soho & Jewellery Quarter

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About

Soho & Jewellery Quarter is a ward in Birmingham known for its industrial heritage and cultural significance. The area includes the historic Jewellery Quarter, home to hundreds of jewellers, workshops, and independent businesses. It retains many Victorian-era buildings, reflecting its past as a centre for jewellery and metalworking. The ward also covers parts of Soho, which has a mix of residential and commercial spaces.

The Jewellery Quarter is a key destination for craftsmanship and trade, with museums and galleries highlighting its legacy. Soho offers a more residential feel, with local amenities and green spaces like Handsworth Park. The ward is well-connected by public transport, including tram and bus routes, making it accessible for both work and leisure. Its blend of history and modern development makes it a distinctive part of Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Soho & Jewellery Quarter has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 325 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £38,466 per year. There are 15 schools in Soho & Jewellery Quarter: 8 primary (3 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
325
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Soho & Jewellery Quarter Population
25,476
Population density
6,166 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,747
22.56%
Indian
3,359
13.18%
African
2,886
11.33%
Pakistani
2,820
11.07%
Caribbean
2,496
9.8%
Total population: 25,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,588
42.8%
Other social rented
1,698
15.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,567
14.62%
Owns outright
1,324
12.35%
Social rents from council
1,112
10.37%
Total households: 10,720

Property prices in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,400 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£191,500
Flats155£222,000
Semi-Detached9£170,000
Terraced39£160,000

10 years median price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

All postcodes in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

B210TJ

Conifer Drive

B210UU

Piers Road

B219RY

Louise Road

B31EP

Water Street

B31JH

Fleet Street

B31JP

Fleet Street

B31PU

Charlotte Street

B31RD

Cox Street

B31UD

Mary Street

B13BS

Tenby Street South

B13DN

Tenby Street South

B13PY

Parade

B189LD

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter

B189NN

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter

B184AS

Winson Green Road

B184LP

Foundry Road

B184PW

Markby Road

B184QE

Handsworth New Road

B185JA

Park Road

B185JD

Park Road

B185RJ

Lodge Road

B186FL

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter

B186HS

Vyse Street

B186JP

Augusta Street

B187HE

Bond Square

B193LY

Central

B210SX

Nineveh Road

B210TA

Nineveh Road

B31DA

Newhall Street

B31EE

Lionel Street

B31JB

Central

B31SA

Brook Street

B31TT

Northwood Street

B31UQ

Caroline Street

B189JZ

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter

B13LY

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B13AL

Carver Street

B13LE

Legge Lane

B185RE

Norton Street

B185PP

Whitmore Street

B185QL

All Saints' Road

B185BA

Heaton Street

B186BF

Branston Street

B186BG

Branston Street

B186JZ

Vyse Street

B186LP

Vyse Street

B186NF

Vyse Street

B186PG

Warstone Lane

B193TR

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter

B210QH

Winsham Grove

B210SH

Handsworth South

B210TD

Nineveh Avenue

B210TN

Langdale Croft

B31DG

Lionel Street

B31EB

Mary Ann Street

B31HA

Livery Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.