Postcode B3 1NR is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The median sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £180,000 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £225,000. The nearest station is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,807 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% 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 7.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from B3 1NR.
Central near B3 1NR 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 | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| 0.2 mi | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.3 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £228,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 92 | £175,250 | £279 |
| Terraced | 45 | £175,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £212,500 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £289 | £215 | £195 |
| 2026 | £286 | £258 | £202 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B3 1NR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | Canterbury House, 85, Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1LH | Other | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Apartment 404, Beaufort House, 94 - 98, Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1PB | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Apartment 105, Devonshire House, 40, Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 2LX | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Apartment G4, Devonshire House, 40, Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 2LX | Other | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Penthouse 2, Millennium Apartments, 95, Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1BA | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the B3 1NR postcode area, located within Central, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | University College Birmingham | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University College Birmingham ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | City United Academy (CUA) | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
City United Academy (CUA) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Jewellery Quarter Academy | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
Jewellery Quarter Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B3 1NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 3LG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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 | Tesco Express | 12 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kwikstop | 17 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 1EU | Walking directions to Kwikstop |
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 B3 1NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shuranjeet Singh
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Su Brooks
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B3 1NR records about 138 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B3 1NR in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £180,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B3 1NR, including University College Birmingham, City United Academy (CUA) (Good) and Jewellery Quarter Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B3 1NR is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro), about 320 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B3 1NR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,807 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 B3 1NR 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).