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B19 2BP

Gerrard Street

Lozells

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Overview

Postcode B19 2BP is located in a major urban area, within the Lozells ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hockley & Jewellery Quarter area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.5%

Approximately 58.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B19 2BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B19 2BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 2BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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
0.9 mi

St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B19 2BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBurbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Burbury Park
0.3 miGeorge's ParkMediumWalking directions to George's Park
0.3 miYellow ParkSmallWalking directions to Yellow Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
11,981.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.32(+27%)
Vehicle crime
4.53(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-45%)
Burglary
3.52(-13%)
Other theft
3.02(-47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
160
42.33%
Pakistani
56
14.81%
African
46
12.17%
Caribbean
37
9.79%
British
18
4.76%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
38.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.26%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
46.61%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.71%
Other social rented
14
11.86%
Owns outright
12
10.17%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Lozells

Median price£172,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)12
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £205K

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Lozells area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,144 up to £265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lozells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced10£177,000£198
Flats2£137,500£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lozells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lozells.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£177,500
2026£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lozells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lozells.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£217
2026£114
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lozells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lozells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2025125, Carpenters Road, Birmingham, B19 2BBTerracedFreehold£180,000
30 Jan 2026191, Burbury Street, Birmingham, B19 1TLTerracedFreehold£170,000
30 May 202576, Carpenters Road, Birmingham, B19 2BDTerracedFreehold£160,000
25 Nov 202586, Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B19 2HZTerracedFreehold£215,000
06 Mar 202568, Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B19 2HZTerracedFreehold£137,000

Schools

In the B19 2BP postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B19 2BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAnglesey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryNishkam High SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Francis Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 2BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 2BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBangla StationBirmingham, B19 1HFWalking directions to Bangla Station
0.4 miSonali Supermarket1 Lozells Road, Birmingham, B19 2HNWalking directions to Sonali Supermarket
0.4 miCostcutterNew John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miCostcutter23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miAlla-Aamin Mini Market21 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Alla-Aamin Mini Market

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 2BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Taj Uddin

Lozells - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardLozellsE05011153
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hockley & Jewellery QuarterE02001875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 049AE01008906
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 2BP

Is B19 2BP (Hockley & Jewellery Quarter) safe?

The area around B19 2BP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near B19 2BP?

The median sale price around B19 2BP in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £172,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B19 2BP?

There are 20 schools close to B19 2BP, including Anglesey Primary School (Good), Nishkam High School (Outstanding) and St Francis Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 2BP?

The closest station to B19 2BP is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 1,174 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B19 2BP?

B19 2BP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,118 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B19 2BP (Hockley & Jewellery Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B19 2BP is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Taj Uddin (Independent).