B1 1LB is an active urban area located 0.3km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00186274 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B1 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 1LB.
247
34
£ 42,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1LB 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 1LB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% 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 1LB. The average age is 33.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B1 1LB is above average at 133 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 Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
152 nearby- Riley Snooker Club0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- HA News0.9 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- China Mini Market0.8 km
- + 147 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- Ghost Club0.2 km
- Missing Bar0.7 km
- Be At One Brindley Place0.6 km
- Bulls Head0.5 km
- Pryzm0.5 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
394 nearby- Candies0.7 km
- Great Food Everyday0.8 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.6 km
- Las Iguanas0.7 km
- ME10.5 km
- + 389 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.5 km
- Caspian Pizza0.5 km
- Chop and Wok0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Novotel0.5 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- THE CUBE HOTEL0.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Morville Stores0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.6 km
- Birmingham New Street0.7 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11LB · Data under Open Government Licence