Postcode B3 1RB 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 235.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham Snow Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Saint Georges Park.
Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 235.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 217 ft away from B3 1RB.
Central near B3 1RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham Snow Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.4 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 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 | 2 | £191,500 |
| Flats | 129 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £167,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
In the B3 1RB postcode area, located within Central, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B3 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, B3 1EH | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.1 mi | Kwikstop | 17 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 1EU | Walking directions to Kwikstop |
| 0.2 mi | Summer Lane Store | Birmingham, B19 3PL | Walking directions to Summer Lane Store |
| 0.2 mi | Snowhill Convenience Store & Off Licence | Clive Passage, Birmingham, B4 6HW | Walking directions to Snowhill Convenience Store & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Select Xpress | Birmingham, B19 3PL | Walking directions to Select Xpress |
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: 01/01/2026.