Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WHARFSIDE STREET, B1 1PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFSIDE STREET, B1 1PP.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 1PP 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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1/10
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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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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B1 1PP — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

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

B1 1PP is an active urban area on Wharfside Street, 0.3km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B1 1PP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 1PP are sourced from Output Area E00186210 (shared with 7 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 1PP. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.3%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 159,500

28 sales · Mean £ 172,132

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

Crime rates near B1 1PP are high at 180 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.

Violence and sexual offences915
Other theft210
Vehicle crime137
Public order120
Criminal damage and arson103

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.9 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

154 nearby
  • Up and Running1.0 km
  • Riley Snooker Club0.6 km
  • City News0.9 km
  • Fresh Catch - Stall 1210.8 km
  • Masons Local0.4 km
  • + 149 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

402 nearby
  • Coffee #10.8 km
  • M&M Catering0.8 km
  • Candies0.7 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.8 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 397 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.2 km
  • Missing Bar0.8 km
  • Be at One0.6 km
  • The London and North Western0.7 km
  • The Old Rep Theatre0.6 km
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.5 km
  • Boost Juice Bars/The Shake Lab1.0 km
  • Urban Kitchen Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Donnas Pantry1.0 km
  • Veggie Master1.0 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.8 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.4 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.2 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.4 km
  • Malmaison Birmingham0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Oriental Supermarket0.3 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.7 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.7 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km