Postcode B1 3RA is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ladywood - Summer Hill area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ladywood - Summer Hill is £56,345 per year. The nearest station is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is City Centre Gardens.
Ladywood - Summer Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Ladywood - Summer Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ladywood - Summer Hill is £56,345 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B1 3RA.
Ladywood - Summer Hill near B1 3RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Oozells Square | Small | Walking directions to Oozells Square |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £220,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 97 | £178,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 43 | £175,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £112,000 | £98,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £120,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £193,000 | £150,000 | £112,000 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £136,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £212,000 | £145,000 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £212,000 | £115,000 | £135,750 |
| 2022 | £215,500 | £198,000 | £157,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £165,000 | £167,500 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £215,500 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £211,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £206,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £149 | £119 |
| 2017 | £307 | £150 | £123 |
| 2018 | £306 | £176 | £129 |
| 2019 | £350 | £175 | £147 |
| 2020 | £315 | £143 | £144 |
| 2021 | £313 | £153 | £159 |
| 2022 | £337 | £219 | £178 |
| 2023 | £350 | £274 | £200 |
| 2024 | £345 | £200 | £188 |
| 2025 | £288 | £215 | £196 |
| 2026 | £283 | £275 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 3RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | 7, Summer Hill Terrace, Birmingham, B1 3RA | Other | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 5, Summer Hill Terrace, Birmingham, B1 3RA | Other | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Apartment 28, Photographic Works, 45, Camden Street, Birmingham, B1 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £302,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Apartment 25, Photographic Works, 45, Camden Street, Birmingham, B1 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £247,000 | |
| 13 May 2026 | Apartment 34, 10, Arthur Place, Birmingham, B1 3DB | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the B1 3RA postcode area, located within Ladywood - Summer Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B1 3RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Qube Convenience Store | Edward Street, Birmingham, B1 2EL | Walking directions to Qube Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Rosella's | George Street, Birmingham, B3 1QA | Walking directions to Rosella's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6NP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | King Edwards Stores | 12 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2PZ | Walking directions to King Edwards Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Blessing Market African Food Store | 10 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2PZ | Walking directions to Blessing Market African Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B1 3RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shuranjeet Singh
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Su Brooks
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B1 3RA records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B1 3RA in Ladywood - Summer Hill is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B1 3RA, including City United Academy (CUA) (Good), Jewellery Quarter Academy (Good) and Nelson Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B1 3RA is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro), about 572 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B1 3RA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,092 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 3RA is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shuranjeet Singh (Labour Party) and Su Brooks (Labour Party).