B15 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Broad Street, 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1EB is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 73% 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. Full-time employment stands at 4% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 53.2% 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00175768 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, B15 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, B15 1EB.
590
23
£ 39,300 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B15 1EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in B15 1EB — 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 down 53.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1EB. The average age is 23.2. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 284,950
96 sales · Mean £ 275,372
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B15 1EB is above average at 130 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
City Academy
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Academy
Oasis Academy Woodview
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
170 nearby- Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.9 km
- National Sea Life Centre0.7 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Starbucks Level 70.9 km
- The Rep Cafe and Bar0.9 km
- + 165 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
- K S News0.8 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Sound Station 10.6 km
- Cambrian Stores0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- The Victoria1.0 km
- Brewdog Birmingham1.0 km
- Heavens Wine Bar1.0 km
- John Brabbins0.7 km
- KING OF THE CLUBS1.0 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- AC Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.7 km
- Penta Hotel0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Caspian Grill1.0 km
- Dessert Box0.9 km
- HFC0.8 km
- Shaorma Hub0.8 km
- Subway Unit 40.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.2 km
- Birmingham New Street1.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways Rail Station0.1 km
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B151EB · Data under Open Government Licence