Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B1 1JR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

198

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 1JR 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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2/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

B1 1JR is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B1 1JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B1 1JR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00175643 (shared with 15 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 1JR. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.6%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around B1 1JR is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences405
Vehicle crime97
Other theft93
Criminal damage and arson63
Anti-social behaviour46

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.3 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.5 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.7 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

396 nearby
  • Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.6 km
  • La Galleria0.7 km
  • National Sea Life Centre0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • Starbucks Level 70.6 km
  • + 391 more
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Retailers - Other

156 nearby
  • Sound Station 10.2 km
  • All Seasons Fish Mongers0.7 km
  • Mr Fish0.7 km
  • Nut Centre0.7 km
  • Pinoy Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • + 151 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.4 km
  • The Briar Rose0.8 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.3 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.3 km
  • Malmaison Birmingham0.3 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Heidi's Bier Bar0.6 km
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The Bierkeller0.6 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • Players Birmingham0.6 km
  • + 96 more
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Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Subway Unit 60.6 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • All Greek Street Food0.6 km
  • Caspian Grill0.4 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Oriental Supermarket0.1 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Day In Supermarket0.6 km
  • PandaFresh0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.7 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.7 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.1 km