B1 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (337 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00186136 (shared with 275 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 1BB.
179
30
£ 46,600 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1BB 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
High employment, young population. B1 1BB combines 75% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1BB. The average age is 29.7. 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)
Crime rates near B1 1BB are high at 337 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
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
City Academy
St Thomas CofE Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Brearley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
197 nearby- Mr Pretzel0.7 km
- PME Cake0.6 km
- Rippleglen News0.2 km
- Up and Running0.4 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
- + 192 more
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- The Victoria0.5 km
- All Bar One0.5 km
- Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.5 km
- Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.7 km
- The Wellington0.3 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
493 nearby- Sunflower Lounge0.7 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.6 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.6 km
- Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.8 km
- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.8 km
- + 488 more
Takeaway Shop
125 nearby- Subway Unit 60.7 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.7 km
- Donnas Pantry0.3 km
- Baguette du Monde0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 120 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza0.4 km
- Salvation Army0.7 km
- The Bull0.9 km
- Britannia Hotel0.5 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street0.5 km
- Birmingham0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B11BB · Data under Open Government Licence