B1 1DD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Horse Fair, 0.6km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B1 1DD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (236 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSE FAIR, B1 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSE FAIR, B1 1DD.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1DD 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
B1 1DD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1DD. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1DD are high at 236 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
184 nearby- Digbeth Kitchen0.8 km
- Riley Snooker Club0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Anthony Collins Solicitors0.9 km
- + 179 more
Pub, NightClub
101 nearby- Ghost Club0.4 km
- Missing Bar0.2 km
- Sir Charles Napier0.9 km
- Roebuck0.9 km
- Urban Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
409 nearby- Candies0.1 km
- Great Food Everyday0.3 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.1 km
- Las Iguanas0.2 km
- ME10.1 km
- + 404 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.1 km
- Awesome Chips0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- T2 Tea UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- The Briar Rose0.7 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.2 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.5 km
- Penta Hotel0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.5 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.7 km
- Five Ways1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B11DD · Data under Open Government Licence