Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

VICTORIA SQUARE, B1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA SQUARE, B1 1BD.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B1 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B1 1BD has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B1 1BD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Victoria Square, 0.0km from Birmingham 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 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (516 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00175670 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1BD. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.5%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 9%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near B1 1BD are high at 516 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.

Violence and sexual offences1077
Shoplifting694
Other theft261
Public order252
Drugs219

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.9 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.1 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils1.1 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

191 nearby
  • Mr Pretzel0.6 km
  • PME Cake0.4 km
  • Up and Running0.4 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.6 km
  • + 186 more
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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • The Victoria0.3 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.8 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.7 km
  • Ghost Club0.6 km
  • Missing Bar0.7 km
  • + 113 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

482 nearby
  • Sunflower Lounge0.5 km
  • Tasty Restaurant0.4 km
  • Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.4 km
  • Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.7 km
  • Black Bean0.6 km
  • + 477 more
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Takeaway Shop

92 nearby
  • Subway Unit 60.5 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.5 km
  • Donnas Pantry0.5 km
  • JAM PICK AND MIX0.5 km
  • Unit 30.3 km
  • + 87 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Comfort Inn0.4 km
  • Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.5 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.9 km
  • Selina0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.6 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.0 km
  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.2 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km