Postcode B19 3UB is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hockley & Jewellery Quarter area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.4 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.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.8% 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 per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from B19 3UB.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B19 3UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.7 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Burbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,600 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £288,000 | £395 |
| Terraced | 8 | £195,000 | £181 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £186,250 | £337 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £95,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £155,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £140,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £114,500 | £127,500 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £228,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £302,000 | £179,000 |
| 2023 | £334,663 | £173,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £162,250 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £157,500 |
| 2026 | £235,500 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £148 | £90 |
| 2017 | £307 | £106 |
| 2018 | £318 | £129 |
| 2019 | £149 | £127 |
| 2020 | £276 | £136 |
| 2021 | £446 | £139 |
| 2022 | £485 | £182 |
| 2023 | £453 | £177 |
| 2024 | £460 | £172 |
| 2025 | £398 | £161 |
| 2026 | £328 | £171 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 3UB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 160, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5AN | Other | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 50, Farm Street, Birmingham, B19 2UE | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 47 - 50, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5AQ | Other | Leasehold | £281,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 43, Nursery Road, Birmingham, B19 2XN | Other | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 27, Nursery Road, Birmingham, B19 2XN | Other | Freehold | £685,000 |
In the B19 3UB postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 3UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Hursts | Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PP | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Seven To Nine Supermarket | Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Seven To Nine Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Joy Express | 120 Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Joy Express |
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 3UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rasheda Begum
Newtown - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B19 3UB records about 151 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B19 3UB in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B19 3UB, including St Francis Catholic Primary School (Good), Values Academy (Inadequate) and Nishkam High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B19 3UB is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 633 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 3UB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 629 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 3UB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).