Postcode B18 5AU 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 Hockley & Jewellery Quarter area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 326.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year. The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Burbury Park.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 326.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from B18 5AU.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B18 5AU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 1 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Burbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Burbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £191,500 |
| Flats | 129 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £167,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
In the B18 5AU postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 5AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hursts | Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PP | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 47-49 Crabtree Road, Birmingham, B18 7HR | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Frank Joiner | Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NA | Walking directions to Frank Joiner |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Birmingham, B18 6AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.