B15 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area on Broad Street, 0.7km from Calthorpe Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £232k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B15 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00186218 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, B15 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, B15 1BF.
256
27
£ 39,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B15 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 92% private renter occupancy, B15 1BF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1BF. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 185,950
77 sales · Mean £ 198,902
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B15 1BF is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St George's Church of England Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
City Academy
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Sound Station 10.9 km
- Lane7 Birmingham0.8 km
- Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.4 km
- Bondhall Ltd0.9 km
- Coral0.2 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Heidi's Bier Bar0.3 km
- The Bierkeller0.3 km
- Brasshouse / Chik Box / K-Town Chick0.6 km
- Reflex0.7 km
- Craven Arms1.0 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Dilbar Restaurant and Cocktail Bar0.3 km
- Piccolino0.5 km
- PICCOLINO0.5 km
- Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
- Rodizio Rico0.8 km
- + 145 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Morville Stores0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Baguette du Monde0.5 km
- Chaps0.9 km
- Sandwich Club0.2 km
- Food Fiction0.2 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.9 km
- Novotel0.4 km
- Park Regis Hotel0.1 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.8 km
- Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.6 km
- Birmingham New Street1.4 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Edgbaston Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Five Ways Rail Station0.5 km
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B151BF · Data under Open Government Licence