Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BOW STREET, B1 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW STREET, B1 1DW.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B1 1DW is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 52% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

B1 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Bow Street, 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B1 1DW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 26% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 B1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00175626 (shared with 57 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 1DW. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.4%
Asian / British Asian35.7%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 186,250

8 sales · Mean £ 181,750

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

Crime rates near B1 1DW are high at 162 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.

Violence and sexual offences637
Other theft145
Public order111
Vehicle crime111
Criminal damage and arson87

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.2 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.7 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

406 nearby
  • Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.7 km
  • La Galleria0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Starbucks Level 70.7 km
  • T40.7 km
  • + 401 more
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Retailers - Other

176 nearby
  • Sound Station 10.4 km
  • All Seasons Fish Mongers0.5 km
  • Mr Fish0.5 km
  • Nut Centre0.5 km
  • Pinoy Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • + 171 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
  • The Briar Rose0.8 km
  • Comfort Inn0.4 km
  • Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.9 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • Heidi's Bier Bar0.9 km
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The Bierkeller0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • Players Birmingham0.9 km
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

83 nearby
  • Subway Unit 60.4 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Bubble CiTea Birmingham0.7 km
  • Chicken.Com0.5 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.6 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
  • Five Ways0.9 km