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B3 1UE

Caroline Street

Soho & Jewellery Quarter

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Overview

Postcode B3 1UE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Georges Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
240
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B3 1UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Central near B3 1UE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B3 1UE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)
0.3 mi

Jewellery Quarter

N/A

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter
0.3 mi

Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B3 1UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSaint Georges ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Georges Park
0.5 miCity Centre GardensSmallWalking directions to City Centre Gardens

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
7,896 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.45(+98%)
Vehicle crime
60.07(+823%)
Other theft
23.21(+308%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.53(+109%)
Public order
17.75(+193%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
47.34%
Other White
60
17.75%
Indian
22
6.51%
Caribbean
22
6.51%
African
20
5.92%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
234
71.12%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
6.99%
No qualifications
12
3.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
2.43%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
147
61.25%
Other social rented
52
21.67%
Owns with a mortgage
28
11.67%
Owns outright
10
4.17%
Social rents from council
3
1.25%
Total households: 240

Property prices in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £225K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£220,000£259
Flats97£178,000£279
Terraced43£175,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B3 1UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B3 1UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20256, Reliance Works, 42, Kenyon Street, Birmingham, B3 1EWOtherLeasehold£295,000
08 Dec 2025Apartment 10, Ansty Court, 45, Kenyon Street, Birmingham, B3 1URFlatsLeasehold£80,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 61, Heritage Court, 15, Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6HPFlatsLeasehold£90,250
28 Apr 2025Flat 43, Heritage Court, 15, Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6HPFlatsLeasehold£160,000
11 Aug 2025Flat 95, Heritage Court, 15, Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6HUFlatsLeasehold£168,000

Schools

In the B3 1UE postcode area, located within Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B3 1UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableArc Oakbridge SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryJewellery Quarter AcademyFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Academy, NewtownAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B3 1UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B3 1UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFrank Joiner9-10 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NAWalking directions to Frank Joiner
0.1 miTesco ExpressBirmingham, B18 6ADWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAziz Shop 3Birmingham, B19 3JXWalking directions to Aziz Shop 3
0.2 miTesco ExpressVyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6NPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miRosella'sGeorge Street, Birmingham, B3 1QAWalking directions to Rosella's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B3 1UE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shuranjeet Singh

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Su Brooks

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CentralE02006899
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 138CE01033623
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B3 1UE

Is B3 1UE (Central) safe?

The area around B3 1UE 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.

What is the average house price near B3 1UE?

The median sale price around B3 1UE in Central is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B3 1UE?

There are 20 schools close to B3 1UE, including Arc Oakbridge School (Good), Jewellery Quarter Academy (Good) and St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B3 1UE?

The closest station to B3 1UE is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 317 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B3 1UE?

B3 1UE 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).

Who represents B3 1UE (Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B3 1UE 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).