B1 1LN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B1 1LN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (258 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1LN are sourced from Output Area E00046390 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B1 1LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 1LN.
371
37
£ 43,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1LN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B1 1LN has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1LN. The average age is 36.9. 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 rates near B1 1LN are high at 258 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Chandos Primary School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
191 nearby- Digbeth Kitchen0.9 km
- Riley Snooker Club0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Mr Pretzel0.5 km
- PME Cake0.3 km
- + 186 more
Pub, NightClub
119 nearby- Ghost Club0.3 km
- Missing Bar0.4 km
- The Victoria0.1 km
- Aura Lounge Birmingham ltd0.8 km
- Exousia Community Church0.5 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
454 nearby- Candies0.3 km
- Great Food Everyday0.5 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.3 km
- Las Iguanas0.4 km
- ME10.2 km
- + 449 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.2 km
- Subway Unit 60.3 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.3 km
- Donnas Pantry0.9 km
- Hot Stuff Pizza0.5 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- The Duke of Wellington and Bar0.5 km
- The Duke Of Wellington Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.6 km
- Crowne Plaza0.4 km
- The Briar Rose0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sun Yip Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.7 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B11LN · Data under Open Government Licence