Postcode B3 1BA 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 Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The nearest station is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from B3 1BA.
Central near B3 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.3 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £133,000 |
| Flats | 111 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
In the B3 1BA postcode area, located within Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B3 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 96 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 7 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 3LG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Kwikstop | 17 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 1EU | Walking directions to Kwikstop |
| 0.2 mi | Rosella's | George Street, Birmingham, B3 1QA | Walking directions to Rosella's |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.