B8 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Saltley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1DS is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 57% 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. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 B8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00046637 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1DS.
385
28
£ 30,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B8 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1DS. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 1DS has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Adderley Primary School
Adderley Nursery School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Community School
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Shaw Hill Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Spicy Corner0.6 km
- Desi Roti & Karahi House0.8 km
- Blueprint Burgers0.9 km
- Bilal Sweet Centre0.7 km
- Burgerizza0.8 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.6 km
- Post Office0.8 km
- Al Haroof Superstore1.0 km
- Alishan Butcher0.7 km
- Eggless Cake Shop0.9 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Chai Green0.6 km
- Khyber Pass Restaurant0.6 km
- Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
- 400 Pizza0.8 km
- South & City College0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Paradise Snooker Club0.9 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.7 km
- Bridge House0.4 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.7 km
- Learn2Drift0.7 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Khan Grocery0.9 km
- Kabul Express0.8 km
- Pak Supermarket0.7 km
- Asda1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.3 km
- Duddeston1.0 km
- Bordesley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Adderley Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B81DS · Data under Open Government Licence