Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B1 2HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B1 2HT.

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Population

106

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /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: 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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1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
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

With 65% economic activity and an average age of 33, B1 2HT is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

B1 2HT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Ladywood in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

Day-to-day life in B1 2HT has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 2HT are sourced from Output Area E00186113 (shared with 39 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 2HT. 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 / British43.0%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean23.4%
Other / Mixed18.7%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 16%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B1 2HT are high at 200 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 offences791
Other theft206
Vehicle crime163
Public order107
Shoplifting99

school Local Schools

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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.6 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.7 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn1.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.5 km
  • The Briar Rose1.0 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.0 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

70 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.6 km
  • Popworld Birmingham0.1 km
  • Broadway Casino0.6 km
  • Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing0.6 km
  • Craven Arms0.6 km
  • + 65 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

227 nearby
  • ME11.0 km
  • Chapter0.9 km
  • Colmore Coffee0.9 km
  • Central Independant Television Ltd0.3 km
  • Mishar Lounge & Dining0.4 km
  • + 222 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Rodroj Original Turkish Kebab House1.0 km
  • Chicken Express1.0 km
  • Franco Manca1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Monument News0.6 km
  • Trident House Shop0.2 km
  • WH Smith0.3 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Jupiter Convienence Store0.5 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Morville Stores0.4 km
  • Co Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.7 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km