Postcode B18 6RU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 200.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 200.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 of residents in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £36,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from B18 6RU.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B18 6RU 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.8 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| 1 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
Based on 194 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £191,500 |
| Flats | 148 | £221,800 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
In the B18 6RU postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 6RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Camden Street, Birmingham, B18 7PH | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6NP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Camden Street, Birmingham, B18 7BH | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Frank Joiner | Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NA | Walking directions to Frank Joiner |
| 0.3 mi | Hursts | Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PP | Walking directions to Hursts |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.