Postcode B1 1QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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 the United Kingdom, 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 8.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from B1 1QJ.
Digbeth near B1 1QJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.3 mi | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £310,000 | £352 |
| Terraced | 26 | £275,500 | £275 |
| Detached | 1 | £237,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 110 | £167,400 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | Apartment 14, Scholars Gate, 80, Severn Street, Birmingham, B1 1QG | Flats | Leasehold | £122,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Apartment 22, Scholars Gate, 80, Severn Street, Birmingham, B1 1QG | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Apartment 64, 56, Upper Gough Street, Birmingham, B1 1GF | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 11, 56, Upper Gough Street, Birmingham, B1 1GF | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Apartment 82, 56, Upper Gough Street, Birmingham, B1 1GF | Flats | Leasehold | £247,156 |
In the B1 1QJ postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B1 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Exeter Street, Birmingham, B1 1NG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 46 Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NB | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1LT | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Raheem Humphreys
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B1 1QJ 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 1QJ in Digbeth is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B1 1QJ, 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.
The closest station to B1 1QJ is Birmingham New Street, about 379 m away.
B1 1QJ 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 1QJ 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).