B1 1AY is an active urban area located 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
The people who live in B1 1AY are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00175658 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B1 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 1AY.
164
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£ 46,600 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
54% of B1 1AY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1AY. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1AY are high at 181 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
City Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
179 nearby- Riley Snooker Club0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Dig Brew's Lemonade Stand0.5 km
- St. Martins News0.7 km
- + 174 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Ghost Club0.2 km
- Missing Bar0.7 km
- The Flapper0.7 km
- The Florence0.7 km
- Theatrix0.5 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
448 nearby- Candies0.6 km
- Great Food Everyday0.7 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.5 km
- Las Iguanas0.6 km
- ME10.4 km
- + 443 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.4 km
- Baguette World0.9 km
- DFC Chicken0.9 km
- Food Fiction0.8 km
- Pasty Shop0.5 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Co Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Day In Supermarket0.6 km
- PandaFresh0.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.7 km
- Hotel Ibis0.6 km
- Burlington Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.5 km
- Five Ways0.8 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11AY · Data under Open Government Licence