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B3 3AG

Colmore Row

Ladywood

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Overview

Postcode B3 3AG is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood 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 3,824.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 39.5× 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 Town Hall (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3825
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
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 8,998 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 3,824.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Central near B3 3AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B3 3AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Town Hall (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro)
0.2 mi

Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.2 mi

Birmingham Snow Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B3 3AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCathedral SquareSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Square
0.3 miCity Centre GardensSmallWalking directions to City Centre Gardens

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
1,419.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
1,798.7(+4548%)
Shoplifting
1,608.57(+18389%)
Anti-social behaviour
409.13(+3699%)
Public order
397.95(+6467%)
Other theft
393.29(+6812%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
47.75%
Other White
25
14.04%
Indian
11
6.18%
Chinese
7
3.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
3.93%
Total population: 178

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
77.51%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.73%
No qualifications
7
4.14%
Apprenticeship
5
2.96%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
54.62%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.29%
Owns outright
7
5.88%
Social rents from council
2
1.68%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Ladywood

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £273K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ladywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£310,000£352
Terraced26£275,500£275
Detached1£237,500£306
Flats110£167,400£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ladywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£165,000£175,000£173,750
2017£202,500£179,950£190,000£161,000
2018£267,500£194,000£190,000£177,500
2019£235,000£202,000£225,000£295,000
2020£290,000£221,086£156,500£379,000
2021£335,000£226,476£289,950£368,000
2022£315,000£194,000£235,000£250,000
2023£205,000£187,000£325,000
2024£275,000£202,500£280,000£310,500
2025£303,750£200,000£305,000£382,500
2026£142,500£237,500£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£270£211£189
2017£326£307£226£172
2018£278£338£213£196
2019£233£348£243£269
2020£271£399£205£255
2021£266£400£274£270
2022£395£315£266£259
2023£305£354£292
2024£206£317£326£312
2025£306£310£349£291
2026£253£350£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ladywood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B3 3AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B3 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202585 - 89, Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BBOtherFreehold£3,850,000
01 May 2025Victoria House, 126, Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3APOtherLeasehold£1,750,000
06 May 2025Neville House, 14, Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5TXOtherFreehold£3,022,500
15 Aug 2025Basement And Ground Floor, 92 - 98, Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AAOtherLeasehold£990,491
09 Jul 202512, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RSOtherLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the B3 3AG postcode area, located within Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B3 3AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity College BirminghamHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCity United Academy (CUA)Other independent school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusBirmingham Metropolitan CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B3 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B3 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express12 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3ASWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSimply Local84 New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4BAWalking directions to Simply Local
0.1 miSimply Local84 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4BAWalking directions to Simply Local
0.1 miPremierGreat Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 3LGWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miTesco Express43-49 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EGWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Raheem Humphreys

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardLadywoodE05011151
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CentralE02006899
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 138AE01033620
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B3 3AG

Is B3 3AG (Central) safe?

The area around B3 3AG records about 3825 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 3AG?

The median sale price around B3 3AG in Central is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B3 3AG?

There are 20 schools close to B3 3AG, including University College Birmingham (Good), City United Academy (CUA) (Good) and Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B3 3AG?

The closest station to B3 3AG is Town Hall (West Midlands Metro), about 227 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B3 3AG?

B3 3AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B3 3AG (Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B3 3AG is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).