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B1 1DA

Horse Fair

Bordesley & Highgate

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Detailed insights for B1 1DA

Overview

Postcode B1 1DA is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,416.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 14.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1416
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,416.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from B1 1DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Digbeth near B1 1DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B1 1DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Birmingham New Street

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham New Street
0.3 mi

Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.4 mi

Town Hall (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B1 1DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMoonlit ParkSmallWalking directions to Moonlit Park
0.4 miSunset ParkSmallWalking directions to Sunset Park
0.5 miCathedral SquareSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Square

Area Profile

Population
568
Population density
1,561.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
586.43(+1415%)
Shoplifting
227.15(+2511%)
Public order
148.42(+2349%)
Other theft
138.46(+2333%)
Drugs
104.07(+3783%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
22.67%
Chinese
112
19.68%
Other White
81
14.24%
Indian
48
8.44%
African
42
7.38%
Total population: 569

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
338
64.26%
Level 3 (A level)
86
16.35%
No qualifications
33
6.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
5.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
2.85%
Total 16+ residents: 526

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
128
81.01%
Other social rented
13
8.23%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.7%
Owns outright
3
1.9%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.9%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £230K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £457,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£242,500£275
Semi-Detached7£241,000£297
Terraced20£195,000£217
Flats42£152,500£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley & Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£120,000£105,000
2017£141,500£175,000£107,000
2018£155,950£135,000£112,800
2019£162,000£150,000£260,000
2020£220,000£193,000£132,000
2021£208,000£275,000£337,500
2022£230,000£415,000£425,000
2023£230,000£259,000£163,500
2024£229,248£178,000£168,000
2025£233,998£243,000£195,000
2026£129,000£208,000£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£170£132
2017£269£188£124
2018£281£187£136
2019£320£198£254
2020£359£249£177
2021£351£203£314
2022£410£373£384
2023£364£261£177
2024£382£225£208
2025£362£293£217
2026£204£253£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley & Highgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025Flat 40, Clydesdale Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UGFlatsLeasehold£110,000
07 May 2025Flat 60, Clydesdale Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UGFlatsLeasehold£76,000
10 Mar 2025Flat 60, Clydesdale Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UGFlatsLeasehold£40,000
10 Mar 2025Flat 60, Clydesdale Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UGFlatsLeasehold£70,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 214, Clydesdale Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UJFlatsLeasehold£82,000

Schools

In the B1 1DA postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B1 1DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryCity AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B1 1DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B1 1DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSecond City LiquorHorsefair, Birmingham, B1 1DAWalking directions to Second City Liquor
0.1 miTurkishHill Street, Birmingham, B5 4HQWalking directions to Turkish
0.1 miLondisJohn Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1LTWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miBest-one46 Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NGWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miLet's GoWrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RTWalking directions to Let's Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B1 1DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi

Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DigbethE02006896
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 135CE01033615
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B1 1DA

Is B1 1DA (Digbeth) safe?

The area around B1 1DA records about 1416 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B1 1DA?

The median sale price around B1 1DA in Digbeth is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B1 1DA?

There are 20 schools close to B1 1DA, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Academy and City Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B1 1DA?

The closest station to B1 1DA is Birmingham New Street, about 384 m away.

How deprived is the area around B1 1DA?

B1 1DA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B1 1DA (Digbeth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 1DA is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi (Green Party).