Postcode B19 1DG is located in a major urban area, within the Lozells area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lozells West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lozells West is £35,463 per year. The median sale price in Lozells is £170,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £205,000. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is George's Park.
Lozells West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 329 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Lozells West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lozells West is £35,463 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B19 1DG.
Lozells West near B19 1DG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Lozells area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,144 up to £235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £174,000 | £196 |
| Flats | 2 | £137,500 | £215 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £118,500 |
| 2017 | £120,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £120,000 | £116,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £123,500 |
| 2020 | £217,750 | £119,000 |
| 2021 | £169,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £94,400 | £158,000 |
| 2023 | £170,000 | £138,000 |
| 2024 | £202,000 | £175,500 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | — | £193,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £137 |
| 2017 | £162 | £115 |
| 2018 | £131 | £120 |
| 2019 | £189 | £125 |
| 2020 | £249 | £118 |
| 2021 | £79 | £133 |
| 2022 | £127 | £156 |
| 2023 | £213 | £154 |
| 2024 | £257 | £163 |
| 2025 | £329 | £215 |
| 2026 | — | £191 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1DG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 14, Norwood Grove, Birmingham, B19 1DE | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 4, Weston Road, Birmingham, B19 1EH | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 53, Barker Street, Birmingham, B19 1EP | Terraced | Freehold | £122,000 |
In the B19 1DG postcode area, located within Lozells West, there are 13 primary and 4 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 | Welford Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. | |
Welford Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Jul 2019
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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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| 0.3 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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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B19 1DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bangla Station | Birmingham, B19 1HF | Walking directions to Bangla Station |
| 0.3 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
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 1DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Taj Uddin
Lozells - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B19 1DG records about 208 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B19 1DG in Lozells is £170,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B19 1DG, including Welford Primary School (Good), King Edward VI Handsworth School (Good) and Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B19 1DG is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 968 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 1DG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 329 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B19 1DG is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Taj Uddin (Independent).