Postcode B19 1AX is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Winson Green & Gib Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year. The median sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £180,000 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £225,000. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George's Park.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 873 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from B19 1AX.
Winson Green & Gib Heath near B19 1AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Musgrave Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £228,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 92 | £175,250 | £279 |
| Terraced | 45 | £175,000 | £203 |
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 | £212,500 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £205,000 |
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 | £289 | £215 | £195 |
| 2026 | £286 | £258 | £202 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 1, Vicarage Road, Birmingham, B18 5NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 11, Vicarage Road, Birmingham, B18 5NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 28, Terrace Road, Birmingham, B19 1BP | Terraced | Freehold | £147,820 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 33, Terrace Road, Birmingham, B19 1BP | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 10G, Park Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5NE | Terraced | Freehold | £125,320 |
In the B19 1AX postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Apr 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Handsworth School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
King Edward VI Handsworth School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Dec 2024
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B19 1AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.4 mi | Bangla Station | Birmingham, B19 1HF | Walking directions to Bangla Station |
| 0.5 mi | Thu Cuc Supermarket | 97 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SX | Walking directions to Thu Cuc Supermarket |
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 B19 1AX, 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 B19 1AX records about 174 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B19 1AX in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £180,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B19 1AX, including Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding), St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding) and King Edward VI Handsworth School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B19 1AX is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 729 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 1AX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 873 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 B19 1AX 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).