B15 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1DA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00186228 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B15 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B15 1DA.
248
32
£ 39,300 /yr
43%
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
B15 1DA has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1DA. The average age is 32.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B15 1DA are high at 154 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
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
City Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St George's Church of England Primary School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Travel Lodge0.5 km
- Crowne Plaza0.7 km
- The Edgbaston Hotel0.8 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.9 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Ghost Club0.7 km
- Popworld Birmingham0.4 km
- Craven Arms0.7 km
- Broadway Casino0.4 km
- Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing0.4 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Monument News0.7 km
- Trident House Shop0.3 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
- Lane7 Birmingham0.6 km
- The Community Shop0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
161 nearby- Central Independant Television Ltd0.5 km
- Mishar Lounge & Dining0.3 km
- Perios0.5 km
- Trident House Kitchen0.3 km
- Kawataku0.6 km
- + 156 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.1 km
- Sandwich Club0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.1 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.5 km
- Birmingham New Street1.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.0 km
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Five Ways Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B151DA · Data under Open Government Licence