B1 1FZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Windmill 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 1FZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 17.4% year-on-year. 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 1FZ are sourced from Output Area E00175626 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDMILL STREET, B1 1FZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL STREET, B1 1FZ.
368
28
£ 43,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 28, 52% renting. B1 1FZ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 17.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1FZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 247,950
54 sales · Mean £ 252,474
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1FZ are high at 144 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Chandos Primary School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
177 nearby- Up and Running1.0 km
- Loki Wines Limited1.0 km
- Digbeth Kitchen1.0 km
- Riley Snooker Club0.2 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- + 172 more
Restaurant, Cafe
419 nearby- Coffee #10.9 km
- German Doner Kebab1.0 km
- M&M Catering0.9 km
- Sushi Passion1.0 km
- Candies0.3 km
- + 414 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- Ghost Club0.2 km
- Missing Bar0.4 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.7 km
- Popworld Birmingham0.8 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.2 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX0.8 km
- Unit 30.6 km
- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.8 km
- Mix Cafe and Florist0.7 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.2 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.9 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.8 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
- THE CUBE HOTEL0.4 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.6 km
- Five Ways0.8 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B11FZ · Data under Open Government Licence