Postcode B3 1RP 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 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 nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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 6.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B3 1RP.
Central near B3 1RP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.2 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Oozells Square | Small | Walking directions to Oozells Square |
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 1RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 614, Islington Gates, Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JL | Flats | Leasehold | £137,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Apartment 221, Islington Gates, 16, Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JL | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Apartment 611, Islington Gates, 16, Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JL | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Apartment 512, Islington Gates, 12, Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JL | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Apartment 288, Brindley House, 101, Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1LL | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the B3 1RP postcode area, located within Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B3 1RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 7 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 96 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Rosella's | George Street, Birmingham, B3 1QA | Walking directions to Rosella's |
| 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 |
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 1RP, 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 1RP 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B3 1RP 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 1RP, including University College Birmingham (Good), City United Academy (CUA) (Good) and Jewellery Quarter Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B3 1RP is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 427 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B3 1RP 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 1RP 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).