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B1 1FQ

Ladywood

Birmingham

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Detailed insights for B1 1FQ

Overview

Postcode B1 1FQ is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The nearest station is Town Hall (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from B1 1FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B1 1FQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Town Hall (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro)
0.1 mi

Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro)
0.2 mi

Birmingham New Street

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham New Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B1 1FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCathedral SquareSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Square
0.2 miCity Centre GardensSmallWalking directions to City Centre Gardens
0.3 miSt. Thomas' Peace GardenSmallWalking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
7,311.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.32(+149%)
Public order
19.85(+228%)
Other theft
19.26(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.51(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.93(+57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
75
24.19%
Arab
48
15.48%
Other White
43
13.87%
Chinese
30
9.68%
African
27
8.71%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
209
71.09%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
4.76%
No qualifications
13
4.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
2.72%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
173
85.22%
Other social rented
17
8.37%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.96%
Owns outright
4
1.97%
Social rents from council
2
0.99%
Total households: 203

Property prices in Ladywood

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £273K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ladywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£310,000£352
Terraced26£275,500£275
Detached1£237,500£306
Flats110£167,400£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ladywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£165,000£175,000£173,750
2017£202,500£179,950£190,000£161,000
2018£267,500£194,000£190,000£177,500
2019£235,000£202,000£225,000£295,000
2020£290,000£221,086£156,500£379,000
2021£335,000£226,476£289,950£368,000
2022£315,000£194,000£235,000£250,000
2023£205,000£187,000£325,000
2024£275,000£202,500£280,000£310,500
2025£303,750£200,000£305,000£382,500
2026£142,500£237,500£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£270£211£189
2017£326£307£226£172
2018£278£338£213£196
2019£233£348£243£269
2020£271£399£205£255
2021£266£400£274£270
2022£395£315£266£259
2023£305£354£292
2024£206£317£326£312
2025£306£310£349£291
2026£253£350£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ladywood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Apartment 73, Queens College Chambers, 38, Paradise Street, Birmingham, B1 2AFFlatsLeasehold£235,000
01 May 2026Apartment 254, Centenary Plaza, 18, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TSFlatsLeasehold£57,000
20 Jun 2025Apartment 260, Centenary Plaza, 18, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TSFlatsLeasehold£140,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 213, Centenary Plaza, 18, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TSFlatsLeasehold£190,000
11 Jun 2025Apartment 305, Centenary Plaza, 18, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TWFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B1 1FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableUniversity College BirminghamHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCity United Academy (CUA)Other independent school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryCity AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B1 1FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local89 Navigation Street, Birmingham, B5 4AXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSimply Local84 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4BAWalking directions to Simply Local
0.2 miSimply Local84 New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4BAWalking directions to Simply Local
0.2 miTesco ExpressWharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSelect & Save78 Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4AHWalking directions to Select & Save

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 1FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Raheem Humphreys

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes

Ladywood - 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
WardLadywoodE05011151
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CentralE02006899
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 138DE01033625
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2020-02-01

Frequently asked questions about B1 1FQ

Is B1 1FQ (Central) safe?

The area around B1 1FQ records about 207 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B1 1FQ?

The median sale price around B1 1FQ in Central is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B1 1FQ?

There are 20 schools close to B1 1FQ, including University College Birmingham (Good), City United Academy (CUA) (Good) and City Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B1 1FQ?

The closest station to B1 1FQ is Town Hall (West Midlands Metro), about 187 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B1 1FQ?

B1 1FQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B1 1FQ (Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 1FQ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).