Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B1 1HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 1HQ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 1HQ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 88% private renter occupancy, B1 1HQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B1 1HQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

Within the B1 district, this postcode is characterised by a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00186147 (shared with 26 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 1HQ. 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

White / British40.6%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed22.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near B1 1HQ are high at 191 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.

Violence and sexual offences756
Other theft184
Public order120
Anti-social behaviour88
Criminal damage and arson87

school Local Schools

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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.8 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.8 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

181 nearby
  • Rippleglen News0.5 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Thorntons Plc0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.8 km
  • + 176 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

473 nearby
  • G101 Cafe and Tapas0.5 km
  • Itihaas0.5 km
  • Milan Indian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Beluga Persian Kitchen and Grill0.9 km
  • Indian Cafe Racer0.9 km
  • + 468 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Donnas Pantry0.5 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.7 km
  • Chop and Wok0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 84 more
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Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • Boltz Club1.0 km
  • Nightingale Club1.0 km
  • Be At One Brindley Place0.4 km
  • Bulls Head0.8 km
  • Pryzm0.7 km
  • + 109 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Novotel0.5 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.2 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.1 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Morville Stores0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.6 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.7 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.5 km