Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SEVERN STREET, B1 1QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEVERN STREET, B1 1QG.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 1QG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

At 83% private renter occupancy, B1 1QG is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.

home £270,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B1 1QG is a lively urban neighbourhood on Severn Street, 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (194 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 1QG are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 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 1QG. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.3%
Asian / British Asian35.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 269,450

10 sales · Mean £ 260,789

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

Crime rates near B1 1QG are high at 194 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 offences733
Other theft190
Public order120
Vehicle crime113
Drugs100

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.8 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.0 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
S

Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

187 nearby
  • Riley Snooker Club0.5 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • hmv.com website1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Dig Brew's Lemonade Stand0.4 km
  • + 182 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

112 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.2 km
  • Missing Bar0.6 km
  • The Flapper0.7 km
  • The Florence0.7 km
  • Theatrix0.5 km
  • + 107 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

457 nearby
  • Candies0.5 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.6 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.4 km
  • Las Iguanas0.5 km
  • ME10.3 km
  • + 452 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

82 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.3 km
  • Baguette World0.8 km
  • DFC Chicken0.8 km
  • Food Fiction0.9 km
  • Pasty Shop0.4 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Co Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Day In Supermarket0.5 km
  • PandaFresh0.4 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.6 km
  • Hotel Ibis0.5 km
  • Burlington Hotel0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.5 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km