B1 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Irving Street, 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B1 1DH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00175626 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRVING STREET, B1 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRVING STREET, B1 1DH.
368
28
£ 43,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B1 1DH is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 52% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 28.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1DH. The average age is 28.3. 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
£ 187,000
21 sales · Mean £ 182,842
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1DH are high at 144 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
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Chandos Primary School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
390 nearby- Coffee #10.9 km
- M&M Catering1.0 km
- 4023 Mediterranean Restaurant0.7 km
- Bank Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
- Comptoir Libanais0.6 km
- + 385 more
Retailers - Other
165 nearby- Primark Stores Ltd0.8 km
- St Martins News0.7 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.8 km
- African Foods0.6 km
- Birmingham Natural Health0.6 km
- + 160 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.8 km
- The Briar Rose0.8 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.0 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.4 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
95 nearby- Glamorous Show Bar0.3 km
- Sobar Bar0.4 km
- Subside Bar Ltd0.9 km
- The Keg and Grill Limited0.3 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.8 km
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Rodroj Fish & Chips0.3 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX0.8 km
- Unit 30.6 km
- Caribbean Flavaz0.3 km
- T2 Tea UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.2 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.6 km
- Five Ways0.8 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B11DH · Data under Open Government Licence