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B1 1UB

Holloway Head

Ladywood

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Overview

Postcode B1 1UB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
229
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
77.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Digbeth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.1%

Approximately 77.1% 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 175 ft away from B1 1UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Digbeth near B1 1UB 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 1UB
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)
0.3 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 1UB
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
370
Population density
31,623.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
121.38(+214%)
Vehicle crime
28.19(+333%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.36(+179%)
Other theft
17.23(+203%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.66(+45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
31.54%
African
49
13.21%
Caribbean
31
8.36%
Other White
30
8.09%
Chinese
21
5.66%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
34.62%
Level 3 (A level)
70
20.71%
No qualifications
57
16.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
145
67.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
14.02%
Social rents from council
20
9.35%
Owns outright
9
4.21%
Owns with a mortgage
6
2.8%
Total households: 214

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B1 1UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025Flat 54, Cleveland Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UBFlatsLeasehold£90,000
07 Jul 2025Flat 66, Cleveland Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UDFlatsLeasehold£74,000
15 Apr 2025Flat 146, Cleveland Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UETerracedLeasehold£70,000
09 Apr 2025Flat 159, Cleveland Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UEFlatsLeasehold£94,122
28 Mar 2025Flat 133, Cleveland Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1UEFlatsLeasehold£67,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryCity AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B1 1UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest-one46 Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NGWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miLondisJohn Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1LTWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miCostcutterExeter Street, Birmingham, B1 1NGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miSecond City LiquorHorsefair, Birmingham, B1 1DAWalking directions to Second City Liquor
0.1 miTurkishHill Street, Birmingham, B5 4HQWalking directions to Turkish

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 1UB, 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)DigbethE02006896
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 135DE01033616
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B1 1UB

Is B1 1UB (Digbeth) safe?

The area around B1 1UB records about 229 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 1UB?

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

What schools are near B1 1UB?

There are 20 schools close to B1 1UB, 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 1UB?

The closest station to B1 1UB is Birmingham New Street, about 346 m away.

How deprived is the area around B1 1UB?

B1 1UB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 1UB 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).