Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B1 1FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 1FQ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 1FQ 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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 1FQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 88% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1FQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km 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. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (277 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 1FQ are sourced from Output Area E00186147 (shared with 26 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 1FQ. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.6%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed22.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B1 1FQ are high at 277 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 offences929
Other theft230
Public order179
Anti-social behaviour135
Drugs124

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

184 nearby
  • Riley Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Anderson And Hill Ltd0.7 km
  • B&M Retail Limited0.9 km
  • Bread Collection0.7 km
  • Central News0.8 km
  • + 179 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

115 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.5 km
  • Missing Bar0.8 km
  • The Crown Hotel1.0 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.9 km
  • Popworld Birmingham0.5 km
  • + 110 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

462 nearby
  • Candies0.7 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.9 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.7 km
  • Las Iguanas0.7 km
  • ME10.6 km
  • + 457 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.5 km
  • JAM PICK AND MIX0.7 km
  • Unit 30.5 km
  • Coffee on the Square0.9 km
  • Veggie Master0.6 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • Selina0.9 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.6 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
  • THE CUBE HOTEL0.4 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.5 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.7 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km