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
King Edward VI Handsworth
Secondary
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
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Data updated April 2026