B1 1PE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sutton Street, 0.2km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B1 1PE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1PE are sourced from Output Area E00175626 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTTON STREET, B1 1PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON STREET, B1 1PE.
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
Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 52% private renter occupancy, B1 1PE is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B1 1PE. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B1 1PE is above average at 98 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
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
City Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Chandos Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
378 nearby- Coffee #11.0 km
- M&M Catering1.0 km
- 4023 Mediterranean Restaurant0.7 km
- Bank Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- Comptoir Libanais0.7 km
- + 373 more
Retailers - Other
152 nearby- Primark Stores Ltd0.9 km
- St Martins News0.8 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.9 km
- African Foods0.7 km
- Birmingham Natural Health0.7 km
- + 147 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.7 km
- The Briar Rose0.9 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.1 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- Glamorous Show Bar0.5 km
- Sobar Bar0.5 km
- The Keg and Grill Limited0.3 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.9 km
- Ghost Club0.2 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Rodroj Fish & Chips0.5 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX0.9 km
- Unit 30.7 km
- Caribbean Flavaz0.4 km
- T2 Tea UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.7 km
- Birmingham New Street0.7 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B11PE · Data under Open Government Licence