Neighbourhood Report

Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham · B1, B3. Birmingham's gentrified heritage quarter. Conservation designation caps supply while HS2 and financial services relocation drive demand.

Overall Score
7.8/10
Investment8/10
Connectivity8/10
Livability8/10
Family6/10
Future Growth9/10
Value for Money8/10

Investment & Pricing

Price / sqft
£300–£440
Total Price Range
£190k – £620k
YoY Price Change
+3.1%
Transactions / yr
720
Rental Yield
5.5%–7.6%
Service Charge /sqft/yr
£12–£20
Demand
High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+15%

Schools & Safety

St Paul's CofE Primary
Primary
Good
King Edward VI Handsworth
Secondary
Outstanding
Crime vs national avg+14% higher

Transport & Location

Transport Score8/10
Commute to Central London82 min
Links
Jewellery Quarter stationMetro tram15min New Street
Amenities
Independent barsGeorgian squaresSt Paul's churchArtisan jewellers

Strengths

  • Conservation area — protected character and supply
  • HS2 terminus at Curzon Street nearby
  • Birmingham's most desirable postcode for young professionals

Weaknesses

  • Family schooling options patchy
  • New-build pipeline is heavy

Compared to UK Average

Price/sqft
-3%
vs UK avg £380
Yield
+1.1pp
vs UK avg 5.4%
YoY Growth
+1.3pp
vs UK avg 1.8%
Transport
8/10
vs UK avg 5.8

Data updated April 2026