B8 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bordesley Green Road, 0.6km from Saltley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 47% 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 rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 B8 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00046640 (shared with 390 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD, B8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD, B8 1BY.
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28
£ 34,900 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1BY 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
53% of B8 1BY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1BY. The average age is 27.8. 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)
B8 1BY has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Adderley Nursery School
Parkfield Community School
Shaw Hill Primary School
Wyndcliffe Primary School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Spicy Corner0.5 km
- See Fry0.7 km
- Bilal Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Burgerizza0.9 km
- Peppers City Takeout0.7 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Learn2Drift0.6 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.8 km
- Bridge House0.3 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.6 km
- Paradise Snooker Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Tasty Lab0.9 km
- Albela0.8 km
- Uburger1.0 km
- Ziryab Executive Buffet0.8 km
- Original Sajid Shahi0.8 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Al Haroof Superstore0.9 km
- Alishan Butcher0.8 km
- Eggless Cake Shop0.9 km
- KD Halal Meats1.0 km
- Khan Food Store1.0 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.8 km
- Kabul Express0.9 km
- Pak Supermarket0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.1 km
- Duddeston1.2 km
- Bordesley1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Adderley Park Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B81BY · Data under Open Government Licence