Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B15 postcode area.

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Population

19,919

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,617 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B15 has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

home £380,642 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B15 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 471 active and 369 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B15 (16%) is characterised by a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy, alongside a student neighbourhood — HMOs, shared houses, high turnover, lively atmosphere (13%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes B15 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B15 are around £380k, down 6.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B15 at 565 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 35, B15 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B15 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.8%
Asian / British Asian26.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.4%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4053
Vehicle crime1262
Other theft981
Shoplifting859
Public order769

school Local Schools

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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils
P

Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils
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City Academy

824 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Costcutter
  • Loki Wines
  • Premier
  • Select and Save
  • Spar
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Park Regis Hotel
  • The Edgbaston Hotel
  • Travelodge Birmingham Central
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • B15 Student Bar
  • Beorma
  • Boom Battle Bar
  • Bulls Head
  • Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Boston Tea Party
  • Brooks Bar
  • Chapter
  • Coffee Shop
  • Colmore Coffee
  • + 70 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chinese Street Food
  • Dixy Chicken
  • Food Republic / Taste of Turkey
  • Joe's Food Map
  • BCP Midlands Ltd
  • + 2 more