Postcode B18 5QB 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 348.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year. The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 348.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.8% 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 rail, approximately 142 ft away from B18 5QB.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B18 5QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.7 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 5QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 40, All Saints Road, Birmingham, B18 5QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 30, Lodge Road, Birmingham, B18 5PN | Other | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 28, Hurdlow Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 11, Hurdlow Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 14, All Saints Street, Birmingham, B18 7RP | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the B18 5QB postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 5QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hursts | Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PP | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 47-49 Crabtree Road, Birmingham, B18 7HR | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Camden Street, Birmingham, B18 7PH | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Frank Joiner | 9-10 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NA | Walking directions to Frank Joiner |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6NP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 B18 5QB, 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 B18 5QB records about 349 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B18 5QB in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter 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 B18 5QB, including Flexible Learning School (Good), Brookfields Primary School (Good) and Values Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 5QB is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 372 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 5QB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,409 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 B18 5QB 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).