Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SUTTON STREET, B1 1PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON STREET, B1 1PE.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British26.4%
Asian / British Asian35.7%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences468
Vehicle crime113
Other theft106
Criminal damage and arson82
Anti-social behaviour49

school Local Schools

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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.1 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.2 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.4 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.6 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.8 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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