B8 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B8 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00046656 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B8 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1AD.
514
30
£ 30,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B8 1AD is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1AD. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B8 1AD is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Adderley Primary School
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Wyndcliffe Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
Regents Park Community Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Adderley Nursery School
Small Heath Leadership Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Snooker Club 1470.9 km
- The Sportsman0.4 km
- Learn2Drift0.0 km
- Paradise Snooker Club0.6 km
- Akkommodate Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Alam Restaurant0.9 km
- Antepli0.9 km
- Bader Restaurant1.0 km
- Golden Golis Internet Cafe1.0 km
- M smashburger food van0.9 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.9 km
- Garrison lane pizza and sfc0.5 km
- BBQ Hut0.7 km
- Bordesley King's Store0.6 km
- Os Urban Deli0.6 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Griffins Cafe0.6 km
- MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.8 km
- Heartland Pharmacy0.5 km
- Heartlands Supermarket0.5 km
- Aman Supermarket Saleh Limited0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- MB Metro0.7 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.7 km
- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.8 km
- Duddeston1.0 km
- Bordesley1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B81AD · Data under Open Government Licence