B1 1JW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Granville Street, 0.1km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B1 1JW offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00175678 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANVILLE STREET, B1 1JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE STREET, B1 1JW.
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31
£ 42,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1JW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B1 1JW is a young, economically active community — 66% 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. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1JW. The average age is 30.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 172,500
24 sales · Mean £ 179,279
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B1 1JW is moderate at 86 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.
school Local Schools
City Academy
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Mr Pretzel0.9 km
- PME Cake0.8 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.9 km
- Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.8 km
- Ann Summers0.9 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
93 nearby- The Victoria0.6 km
- Be At One Brindley Place0.7 km
- Bowlplex1.0 km
- Bulls Head0.5 km
- Pryzm0.5 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
345 nearby- Sunflower Lounge0.8 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.7 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.7 km
- Coffee #11.0 km
- M&M Catering1.0 km
- + 340 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Subway Unit 60.8 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- Chop and Wok0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sun Yip Ltd1.0 km
- Morville Stores0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Novotel0.5 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.6 km
- Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.8 km
- Crowne Plaza0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.5 km
- Birmingham New Street0.8 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B11JW · Data under Open Government Licence