Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HORSE FAIR, B1 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSE FAIR, B1 1DA.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 1DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

At 83% private renter occupancy, B1 1DA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

B1 1DA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Horse Fair, 0.6km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B1 1DA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (359 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £4.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 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 1DA. 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

White / British38.3%
Asian / British Asian35.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 4,000,000

1 sales · Mean £ 4,000,000

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

Crime rates near B1 1DA are high at 359 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 offences804
Shoplifting574
Other theft187
Public order166
Drugs136

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.6 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.9 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

188 nearby
  • Digbeth Kitchen0.8 km
  • Riley Snooker Club0.1 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Thorntons Plc0.8 km
  • + 183 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

110 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.4 km
  • Missing Bar0.3 km
  • Sir Charles Napier0.9 km
  • Box1.0 km
  • The Hub1.0 km
  • + 105 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

432 nearby
  • Candies0.2 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.3 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.1 km
  • Las Iguanas0.2 km
  • ME10.0 km
  • + 427 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.1 km
  • Love Chicken0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • El Chiringuito0.9 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 84 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • The Briar Rose0.6 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn1.0 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.9 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • THE CUBE HOTEL0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Day In Supermarket0.2 km
  • PandaFresh0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
  • Simply Local Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.7 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km