Postcode B1 2BF 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 296.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 296.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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 of residents in Central is £46,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from B1 2BF.
Central near B1 2BF 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.2 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St. Thomas' Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £303,750 |
| Flats | 191 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ladywood
In the B1 2BF postcode area, located within Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B1 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | 84 New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4BA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89 Navigation Street, Birmingham, B5 4AX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | 78 Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4AH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4ND | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.