B15 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Tennant Street, 0.5km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1BS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 12.9% year-on-year. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00175747 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNANT STREET, B15 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNANT STREET, B15 1BS.
275
45
£ 39,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in B15 1BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1BS. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 265,000
49 sales · Mean £ 262,884
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B15 1BS are high at 167 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
City Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
263 nearby- Indico Street Kitchen0.5 km
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse0.5 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.9 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.9 km
- Boston Tea Party0.9 km
- + 258 more
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- The Victoria0.8 km
- Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.5 km
- Soiree Lounge0.8 km
- Brewdog Birmingham0.8 km
- Dirty Martini Birmingham1.0 km
- + 72 more
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Dig Brew's Lemonade Stand0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- K S News0.7 km
- Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Ltd0.7 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Co Operative Food Group0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Food Fiction0.3 km
- Pasty Shop1.0 km
- All Greek Street Food0.9 km
- Caspian Grill0.9 km
- Dessert Box0.7 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- AC Hotel Birmingham0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.5 km
- Penta Hotel0.7 km
- Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.6 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.6 km
- Birmingham New Street1.0 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
- Five Ways Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B151BS · Data under Open Government Licence