B1 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Windmill 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 1DR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 4.5% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00175626 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDMILL STREET, B1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL STREET, B1 1DR.
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
Average age 28, 52% renting. B1 1DR has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1DR. 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
£ 203,890
21 sales · Mean £ 223,115
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1DR are high at 199 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
Oasis Academy Woodview
Chandos Primary School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
440 nearby- Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.6 km
- La Galleria0.6 km
- National Sea Life Centre0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Starbucks Level 70.6 km
- + 435 more
Retailers - Other
186 nearby- Sound Station 10.3 km
- All Seasons Fish Mongers0.5 km
- Mr Fish0.5 km
- Nut Centre0.5 km
- Pinoy Foods Ltd0.5 km
- + 181 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.2 km
- The Briar Rose0.7 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.3 km
- Ibis Hotel0.1 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
111 nearby- Heidi's Bier Bar0.9 km
- Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Bierkeller0.9 km
- The Victoria0.3 km
- Players Birmingham0.8 km
- + 106 more
Takeaway Shop
87 nearby- Subway Unit 60.4 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- All Greek Street Food0.5 km
- Bon Bon1.0 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Oriental Supermarket0.2 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Day In Supermarket0.3 km
- PandaFresh0.4 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.5 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.8 km
- Five Ways0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B11DR · Data under Open Government Licence