Postcode B1 1XL 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 Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro), 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.
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.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from B1 1XL.
Central near B1 1XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.4 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 1XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 39 Royal Arch Apartments, The Mailbox, Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RB | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 52 Royal Arch Apartments, The Mailbox, Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RB | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Apartment 71, Centenary Plaza, 18, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TB | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the B1 1XL postcode area, located within Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B1 1XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89 Navigation Street, Birmingham, B5 4AX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Exeter Street, Birmingham, B1 1NG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NB | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 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 1XL, 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 1XL 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.
The median sale price around B1 1XL in Central 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 1XL, including City Academy (Requires improvement), St Thomas CofE Academy and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B1 1XL is Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro), about 366 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B1 1XL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 1XL 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).