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B19 1AY

Soho Hill

Soho & Jewellery Quarter

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Overview

Postcode B19 1AY 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 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 nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
57.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 873 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from B19 1AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Winson Green & Gib Heath near B19 1AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 1AY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Jewellery Quarter

N/A

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B19 1AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGeorge's ParkMediumWalking directions to George's Park
0.5 miBacchus Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Bacchus Road Park

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
5,844.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.52(+118%)
Vehicle crime
19.13(+194%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.46(+53%)
Other theft
13.35(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.9(+77%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
78
20.21%
Pakistani
73
18.91%
British
57
14.77%
Caribbean
42
10.88%
Other
31
8.03%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
32.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
22.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.76%
Level 3 (A level)
37
11.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
43.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
26.2%
Social rents from council
26
13.9%
Owns outright
25
13.37%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.07%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £225K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£220,000£259
Flats97£178,000£279
Terraced43£175,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202610, Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DBTerracedFreehold£250,000
31 Mar 202631, Richmond Road, Birmingham, B18 5NHTerracedFreehold£170,000
10 Dec 202518, Richmond Road, Birmingham, B18 5NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
30 Sept 202516, Richmond Road, Birmingham, B18 5NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000
25 Mar 202610G, Park Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5NETerracedFreehold£125,320

Schools

In the B19 1AY postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B19 1AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School BirminghamFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary Academy, HandsworthAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 1AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 1AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle Express28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miWayco SupermarketSoho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BHWalking directions to Wayco Supermarket
0.4 miBangla StationBirmingham, B19 1HFWalking directions to Bangla Station
0.5 miChefline Ltd115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to Chefline Ltd

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B19 1AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shuranjeet Singh

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Su Brooks

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winson Green & Gib HeathE02001873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 047BE01009358
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 1AY

Is B19 1AY (Winson Green & Gib Heath) safe?

The area around B19 1AY 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B19 1AY?

The median sale price around B19 1AY in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B19 1AY?

There are 20 schools close to B19 1AY, including Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding), St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding) and King Edward VI Handsworth School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 1AY?

The closest station to B19 1AY is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 788 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B19 1AY?

B19 1AY 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).

Who represents B19 1AY (Winson Green & Gib Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B19 1AY 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).