Postcode B1 1DD is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate area 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 median sale price in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,000 and £241,375. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.
Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,165 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,416.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from B1 1DD.
Digbeth near B1 1DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.3 mi | St. Thomas' Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £241,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 73 | £207,450 | £328 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £237,000 | £243,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £128,500 | £208,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £366 | £293 | £218 |
| 2026 | £225 | £253 | £228 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1DD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2026 | Apartment 56, 33, Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4BX | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Apartment 8, 33, Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4BX | Flats | Leasehold | £154,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Apartment 16, 33, Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4BX | Flats | Leasehold | £289,829 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Apartment 61, 33, Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4BX | Flats | Leasehold | £232,056 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Apartment 26, 33, Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4BX | Flats | Leasehold | £212,476 |
In the B1 1DD postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Riverside Virtual College | Online provider | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B1 1DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Second City Liquor | Horsefair, Birmingham, B1 1DA | Walking directions to Second City Liquor |
| 0.1 mi | I-convenience | Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4TW | Walking directions to I-convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Vanguard | Birmingham, B5 4TH | Walking directions to Vanguard |
| 0.1 mi | Turkish | Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4HQ | Walking directions to Turkish |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 46 Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NG | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B1 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi
Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B1 1DD 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.
The median sale price around B1 1DD in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B1 1DD, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), Riverside Virtual College and St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B1 1DD is Birmingham New Street, about 445 m away.
B1 1DD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 1DD 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).