B1 1BA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Holloway Circus Queensway, 0.5km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (429 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY, B1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY, B1 1BA.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, B1 1BA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 40.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1BA. The average age is 27.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 179,000
19 sales · Mean £ 176,684
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1BA are high at 429 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Chandos Primary School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
190 nearby- Digbeth Kitchen0.8 km
- Riley Snooker Club0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- HA News0.7 km
- Muthers Ltd0.8 km
- + 185 more
Pub, NightClub
118 nearby- Ghost Club0.4 km
- Missing Bar0.3 km
- Boltz Club0.4 km
- Nightingale Club0.4 km
- The Fox0.5 km
- + 113 more
Restaurant, Cafe
464 nearby- Candies0.2 km
- Great Food Everyday0.4 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.2 km
- Las Iguanas0.3 km
- ME10.1 km
- + 459 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.1 km
- BURGERCO0.8 km
- Ginos Pizza0.8 km
- Shakes0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza0.1 km
- + 88 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Backpackers Hostel0.9 km
- Novotel0.9 km
- The Adagio0.6 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
- Day In Supermarket0.3 km
- PandaFresh0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
- Simply Local Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.7 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11BA · Data under Open Government Licence