Horse Fair is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 1DB is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horse Fair, Birmingham, B1 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B1 1DW, B1 1DD, B1 1UG, B1 1UH, B1 1UJ, B1 1UQ, B1 1DH, B5 4TR, B5 4TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B1 1DB is primarily male, with 64.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 28.7% | 35.1% | 6.4% | 51.0% | -15.9% |
| Male | 71.3% | 64.9% | -6.4% | 49.0% | 15.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B1 1DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 73.4% | 69.9% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.2% | 38.7% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 19.6% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 20.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 28.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.8% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7.6% | 2.3% | -5.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 6% | 11.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 51.1% | 43.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 56.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 56.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 11.7% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 56.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 21.5% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 5.2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horse Fair was 271.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Bordesley & Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horse Fair has the 14th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bordesley & Highgate and the 278th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Horse Fair, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2022-08-31 | £1,710,674 |
| 17 Horse Fair, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2021-10-08 | £6,331 |
| St. James House, 17 Horse Fair, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2019-07-26 | £3,535,995 |
| St. James House, 17 Horse Fair, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2019-03-12 | £2,398,210 |
| 14 - 18 Horse Fair, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £3,103,958 | 2015-01-16 | £4,480,374 |
B1 1DB area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Unemployed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England VA Primary School Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | - not rated | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Great Colmore Street , Attwood Green B15 2AT | - not rated | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Junior and Infant School Bristol Street , B5 7BN | - not rated | 695 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 674 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 674 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston College 37 George Road , B15 1PL | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Wang Hotpot | 25 Essex Street, Birmingham | 122 yd | |
| The Palace Hotpot and BBQ | 36-38 Essex Street, Birmingham | 123 yd | |
| Fusion | 23 Essex Street, Birmingham | 136 yd | |
| Xiongqi Hot Pot | 41 Essex Street, Birmingham | 156 yd | |
| Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Ltd | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chic Birmingham Ltd | 28 Horse Fair, Birmingham | 117 yd | |
| Big Bar | 29-30 Horse Fair, Birmingham | 117 yd | |
| Shooters Bar & Bierkeller | 21-22 Essex Street, Birmingham | 136 yd | |
| Harbin Lounge | 88 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham | 141 yd | |
| Scarlets | 34 Horse Fair, Birmingham | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRGR BOX | Ground Floor Part, 2-4 Exeter Street | 137 yd | |
| Shaorma Hub | 11A Exeter Street, Birmingham | 141 yd | |
| Adams | 40 Horse Fair, Birmingham | 144 yd | |
| Caspian Grill | 37-38 Horse Fair, Birmingham | 144 yd | |
| Bull Burgers | 46 Holloway Head, Birmingham | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 255 yd | |
| Oriental Supermarket | Ground Floor, 100 Holloway Head | 283 yd | |
| Day In Supermarket | B11, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street | 307 yd | |
| Tu Quynh Supermarket | Bambu, 1 Wrottesley Street | 334 yd | |
| PandaFresh | 72-74 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham | 404 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 178 yd | |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Birmingham) (Closed) Suffolk Street Queensway | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 363 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 371 yd | |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.