B1 1HP is an up-and-coming urban area on Holloway Head, 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 1HP 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 (159 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 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00175626 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLOWAY HEAD, B1 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLOWAY HEAD, B1 1HP.
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
B1 1HP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1HP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B1 1HP are high at 159 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
Restaurant, Cafe
437 nearby- Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.6 km
- La Galleria0.6 km
- National Sea Life Centre0.9 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- Starbucks Level 70.6 km
- + 432 more
Retailers - Other
184 nearby- Sound Station 10.2 km
- All Seasons Fish Mongers0.6 km
- Mr Fish0.6 km
- Nut Centre0.6 km
- Pinoy Foods Ltd0.6 km
- + 179 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.2 km
- The Briar Rose0.7 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.3 km
- Ibis Hotel0.2 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Heidi's Bier Bar0.8 km
- Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Bierkeller0.8 km
- The Victoria0.3 km
- Players Birmingham0.7 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Subway Unit 60.4 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- All Greek Street Food0.5 km
- Bon Bon1.0 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Oriental Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Day In Supermarket0.4 km
- PandaFresh0.4 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.5 km
- Five Ways0.8 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B11HP · Data under Open Government Licence