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.
WHARFSIDE STREET, B1 1PP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFSIDE STREET, B1 1PP.
210
33
£ 42,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
Nelson Junior and Infant School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: B11PP · Data under Open Government Licence