B1 1HL is an up-and-coming urban area on Ellis Street, 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLIS STREET, B1 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLIS STREET, B1 1HL.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1HL 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.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, B1 1HL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1HL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1HL are high at 181 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
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Chandos Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
188 nearby- Riley Snooker Club0.4 km
- Mr Pretzel0.6 km
- PME Cake0.4 km
- Up and Running0.8 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.8 km
- + 183 more
Pub, NightClub
112 nearby- Ghost Club0.2 km
- Missing Bar0.6 km
- The Victoria0.2 km
- Aura Lounge Birmingham ltd0.9 km
- Exousia Community Church0.5 km
- + 107 more
Restaurant, Cafe
448 nearby- Candies0.5 km
- Great Food Everyday0.6 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.4 km
- Las Iguanas0.5 km
- ME10.3 km
- + 443 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.3 km
- Subway Unit 60.4 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.4 km
- Donnas Pantry0.9 km
- Hot Stuff Pizza0.5 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- The Duke of Wellington and Bar0.5 km
- The Duke Of Wellington Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza0.3 km
- The Briar Rose0.5 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sun Yip Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.8 km
- Five Ways0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11HL · Data under Open Government Licence