Postcode B18 6AD 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Saint Georges Park.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 301 ft away from B18 6AD.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B18 6AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.2 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
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 B18 6AD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2025 | Apartment 91, 10, Hall Street, Birmingham, B18 6BN | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Apartment 119, 10, Hall Street, Birmingham, B18 6BX | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Apartment 157, 10, Hall Street, Birmingham, B18 6BY | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Apartment 152, 10, Hall Street, Birmingham, B18 6BY | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Apartment 180, 10, Hall Street, Birmingham, B18 6BY | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 |
In the B18 6AD postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 6AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Birmingham, B18 6AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aziz Shop 3 | Birmingham, B19 3JX | Walking directions to Aziz Shop 3 |
| 0.2 mi | Frank Joiner | 9-10 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NA | Walking directions to Frank Joiner |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Joy Express | 120 Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Joy 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 6AD, 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 6AD records about 182 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 6AD 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 6AD, including Arc Oakbridge School (Good), St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown (Requires improvement) and Values Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 6AD is Jewellery Quarter, about 339 m away.
B18 6AD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,244 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 6AD 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).