Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B1 2SG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

247

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B1 2SG 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B1 2SG is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

B1 2SG is an active urban area located 0.3km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B1 2SG are sourced from Output Area E00186274 (shared with 10 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 2SG. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 2SG are high at 163 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 offences840
Other theft208
Vehicle crime137
Criminal damage and arson101
Public order98

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.9 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

135 nearby
  • Riley Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • HA News1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • China Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 130 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Travel Lodge1.0 km
  • Novotel0.4 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.4 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.3 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.3 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

100 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.2 km
  • Missing Bar0.8 km
  • Be At One Brindley Place0.5 km
  • Bowlplex0.9 km
  • Bulls Head0.5 km
  • + 95 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

373 nearby
  • Candies0.7 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.9 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.7 km
  • Las Iguanas0.8 km
  • ME10.6 km
  • + 368 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.6 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.6 km
  • Chop and Wok0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Morville Stores0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.6 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.8 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km