Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WINDMILL STREET, B1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL STREET, B1 1DR.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

home £203,890 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British26.4%
Asian / British Asian35.7%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences716
Shoplifting209
Other theft164
Public order135
Vehicle crime114

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.3 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.8 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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