Postcode B3 1UG 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. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 240.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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 1UG.
Central near B3 1UG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.4 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | 1 | £133,000 |
| Flats | 111 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
In the B3 1UG postcode area, located within Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B3 1UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Frank Joiner | Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6NA | Walking directions to Frank Joiner |
| 0.2 mi | Aziz Shop 3 | Birmingham, B19 3JX | Walking directions to Aziz Shop 3 |
| 0.2 mi | Rosella's | George Street, Birmingham, B3 1QA | Walking directions to Rosella's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Birmingham, B18 6AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6NP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for B3 1UG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.