B8 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Duddeston Drive, 0.6km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1DB is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00046611 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUDDESTON DRIVE, B8 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDDESTON DRIVE, B8 1DB.
571
29
£ 30,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, B8 1DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1DB. The average age is 28.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B8 1DB is moderate at 51 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 Nursery School
Adderley Primary School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Parkfield Community School
Shaw Hill Primary School
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Spicy Corner0.9 km
- Desi Roti & Karahi House0.5 km
- Bilal Sweet Centre0.7 km
- Burgerizza0.8 km
- Peppers City Takeout0.7 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.5 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Alishan Butcher0.8 km
- Eggless Cake Shop1.0 km
- Khans Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Chai Green0.6 km
- Khyber Pass Restaurant0.5 km
- Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
- 400 Pizza0.5 km
- Ziryab Executive Buffet0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Albion Vaults0.9 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.6 km
- Bridge House0.6 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.9 km
- The Sportsman0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Kabul Express0.5 km
- Pak Supermarket0.5 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.5 km
- Khan Grocery0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.5 km
- Duddeston0.8 km
- Bordesley2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B81DB · Data under Open Government Licence