Postcode B3 1QZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 240.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Georges Park.
Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 323 ft away from B3 1QZ.
Central near B3 1QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.4 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £220,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 97 | £178,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 43 | £175,000 | £200 |
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 | £211,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £206,500 |
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 | £288 | £215 | £196 |
| 2026 | £283 | £275 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B3 1QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, Midland Court, Cox Street, Birmingham, B3 1RW | Flats | Leasehold | £143,800 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 26, Midland Court, Cox Street, Birmingham, B3 1RW | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Car Parking Space 11, The Colmore 36-37, Cox Street, Birmingham, B3 1RZ | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Car Parking Space 12, The Colmore 36-37, Cox Street, Birmingham, B3 1RZ | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Car Parking Space 10, The Colmore 36-37, Cox Street, Birmingham, B3 1RZ | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 |
In the B3 1QZ postcode area, located within Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B3 1QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aziz Shop 3 | Birmingham, B19 3JX | Walking directions to Aziz Shop 3 |
| 0.2 mi | Storeand | Birmingham, B19 3LZ | Walking directions to Storeand |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 7 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Rosella's | George Street, Birmingham, B3 1QA | Walking directions to Rosella's |
| 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 1QZ, 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 1QZ records about 240 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B3 1QZ in Central is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B3 1QZ, including Arc Oakbridge School (Good), University College Birmingham (Good) and St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B3 1QZ is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 165 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B3 1QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,708 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 1QZ 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).