B1 1LR is an up-and-coming urban area on Marshall Street, 0.3km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B1 1LR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £455k, down 69.0% year-on-year. 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 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00175626 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHALL STREET, B1 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL STREET, B1 1LR.
368
28
£ 43,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B1 1LR is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 52% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending down 69.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1LR. The average age is 28.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 455,000
7 sales · Mean £ 521,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B1 1LR is above average at 115 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
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Chandos Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
428 nearby- Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.6 km
- La Galleria0.6 km
- National Sea Life Centre0.8 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- Starbucks Level 70.6 km
- + 423 more
Retailers - Other
178 nearby- Sound Station 10.2 km
- All Seasons Fish Mongers0.6 km
- Mr Fish0.6 km
- Nut Centre0.6 km
- Pinoy Foods Ltd0.6 km
- + 173 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
- The Briar Rose0.7 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.2 km
- Ibis Hotel0.2 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.2 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
103 nearby- Heidi's Bier Bar0.7 km
- Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Bierkeller0.7 km
- The Victoria0.3 km
- Players Birmingham0.7 km
- + 98 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Subway Unit 60.5 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- All Greek Street Food0.6 km
- Bon Bon1.0 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Oriental Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Day In Supermarket0.5 km
- PandaFresh0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.6 km
- Five Ways0.8 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11LR · Data under Open Government Licence