| League | British League |
|---|---|
| No. of competitors | 16 |
| Champions | Cradley Heath Heathens |
| Knockout Cup | Ipswich Witches |
| League Cup | Coventry Bees |
| Individual | Kenny Carter |
| Midland Cup | Coventry Bees |
| London Cup | Hackney Hawks |
| Highest average | Bruce Penhall |
| Division/s below | 1981 National League |
The 1981 British League season was the 47th season of the top tier of motorcycle speedway in the United Kingdom and the 17th known as the British League.[1]