B1 1FN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B1 1FN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (277 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1FN are sourced from Output Area E00186147 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B1 1FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 1FN.
309
27
£ 46,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1FN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B1 1FN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 88% 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 1FN. The average age is 27.2. 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 1FN are high at 277 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
City Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
184 nearby- Riley Snooker Club0.7 km
- Anderson And Hill Ltd0.7 km
- B&M Retail Limited0.9 km
- Bread Collection0.7 km
- Central News0.8 km
- + 179 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Ghost Club0.5 km
- Missing Bar0.8 km
- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.9 km
- Popworld Birmingham0.5 km
- + 110 more
Restaurant, Cafe
462 nearby- Candies0.7 km
- Great Food Everyday0.9 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.7 km
- Las Iguanas0.7 km
- ME10.6 km
- + 457 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.5 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX0.7 km
- Unit 30.5 km
- Coffee on the Square0.9 km
- Veggie Master0.6 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Selina0.9 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.6 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- THE CUBE HOTEL0.4 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.5 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.7 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11FN · Data under Open Government Licence