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B1 2NB

Ladywood

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Central / Ladywood / B1 2NB

Overview

Postcode B1 2NB 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 197.5 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Cathedral Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 197.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% 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

8/10

The average income of residents in Central is £46,600 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from B1 2NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Central near B1 2NB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.4 mi

Birmingham New Street

N/A

0.4 mi

Birmingham Snow Hill

N/A

0.6 mi

Jewellery Quarter

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miCathedral SquareSmall
0 miCity Centre GardensSmall
0.3 miOozells SquareSmall

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
4,346.8 per km²

Demographics

British
63
32.64%
Other White
28
14.51%
African
20
10.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
5.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
5.18%
Total population: 193

Housing

Social rents from council
54
45.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.27%
Owns outright
20
16.95%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.24%
Other social rented
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Ladywood

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £520,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£303,750
Flats181£192,995
Semi-Detached4£278,500
Terraced15£390,000

10 years price trend in Ladywood

Schools

In the B1 2NB postcode area, located within Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity College BirminghamHigher education institutions

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCity United Academy (CUA)Other independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryJewellery Quarter AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miQube Convenience StoreEdward Street, Birmingham, B1 2EL
0.2 miCo-op Food7 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1RU
0.2 miTesco Express96 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1PB
0.2 miRosella'sGeorge Street, Birmingham, B3 1QA
0.3 miSimply LocalLudgate Hill, Birmingham, B3 1EH

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.