Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GRANVILLE STREET, B1 1JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE STREET, B1 1JY.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 1JY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. B1 1JY combines 66% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

B1 1JY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Granville Street, 0.2km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% 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 above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00175678 (shared with 5 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 1JY. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.8%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean19.3%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 167,000

29 sales · Mean £ 177,243

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

Crime around B1 1JY is above average at 107 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 offences612
Other theft126
Vehicle crime105
Drugs72
Criminal damage and arson69

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.5 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.7 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Riley Snooker Club0.6 km
  • HA News0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • China Mini Market0.9 km
  • Coral0.6 km
  • + 128 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Travel Lodge1.0 km
  • Novotel0.5 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.2 km
  • Missing Bar0.8 km
  • Be At One Brindley Place0.6 km
  • Bowlplex0.9 km
  • Bulls Head0.5 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

360 nearby
  • Candies0.7 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.9 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.7 km
  • Las Iguanas0.8 km
  • ME10.6 km
  • + 355 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.6 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.6 km
  • Chop and Wok0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Morville Stores0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.0 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.5 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.8 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways Rail Station0.4 km
  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km