B1 1JG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Upper Gough Street, 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B1 1JG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1JG are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER GOUGH STREET, B1 1JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER GOUGH STREET, B1 1JG.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1JG 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
83% of homes in B1 1JG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 28).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1JG. 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
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 around B1 1JG is above average at 101 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
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
438 nearby- Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.5 km
- La Galleria0.5 km
- National Sea Life Centre0.7 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Starbucks Level 70.5 km
- + 433 more
Retailers - Other
183 nearby- Sound Station 10.1 km
- All Seasons Fish Mongers0.6 km
- Mr Fish0.6 km
- Nut Centre0.6 km
- Pinoy Foods Ltd0.6 km
- + 178 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
- Comfort Inn0.4 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.8 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.1 km
- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
103 nearby- Heidi's Bier Bar0.7 km
- Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Bierkeller0.7 km
- The Victoria0.3 km
- Big Bar0.4 km
- + 98 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Subway Unit 60.5 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.5 km
- Donnas Pantry0.9 km
- T2 Tea UK Ltd0.8 km
- Bubble CiTea Birmingham0.8 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Poundland0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.8 km
- + 15 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
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11JG · Data under Open Government Licence