B1 1JY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Granville Street, 0.2km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B1 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00175678 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANVILLE STREET, B1 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE STREET, B1 1JY.
334
31
£ 42,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B1 1JY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
High employment, young population. B1 1JY combines 66% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1JY. 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
£ 167,000
29 sales · Mean £ 177,243
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B1 1JY is above average at 107 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
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
133 nearby- Riley Snooker Club0.6 km
- HA News0.9 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- China Mini Market0.9 km
- Coral0.6 km
- + 128 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Travel Lodge1.0 km
- Novotel0.5 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- Ghost Club0.2 km
- Missing Bar0.8 km
- Be At One Brindley Place0.6 km
- Bowlplex0.9 km
- Bulls Head0.5 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
360 nearby- Candies0.7 km
- Great Food Everyday0.9 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.7 km
- Las Iguanas0.8 km
- ME10.6 km
- + 355 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.6 km
- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- Chop and Wok0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Morville Stores0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.0 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 10 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
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B11JY · Data under Open Government Licence