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.
VICTORIA SQUARE, B1 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA SQUARE, B1 1BD.
191
33
£ 46,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B11BD · Data under Open Government Licence