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.
B15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B15 postcode area.
19,919
35
£ 38,617 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Chad Vale Primary School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Harborne Academy
Oasis Academy Woodview
James Brindley School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Costcutter
- Loki Wines
- Premier
- Select and Save
- Spar
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Park Regis Hotel
- The Edgbaston Hotel
- Travelodge Birmingham Central
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- B15 Student Bar
- Beorma
- Boom Battle Bar
- Bulls Head
- Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Boston Tea Party
- Brooks Bar
- Chapter
- Coffee Shop
- Colmore Coffee
- + 70 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chinese Street Food
- Dixy Chicken
- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey
- Joe's Food Map
- BCP Midlands Ltd
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: B15 · Data under Open Government Licence