Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

STOKE WAY, B15 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOKE WAY, B15 1EH.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B15 1EH has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B15 1EH is an up-and-coming urban area on Stoke Way, 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 1EH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00175747 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1EH. 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

White / British52.0%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 144,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near B15 1EH are high at 168 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.

Violence and sexual offences786
Other theft206
Vehicle crime145
Public order105
Drugs92

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

241 nearby
  • M&M Catering1.0 km
  • Birmingham Museums Trust0.9 km
  • Dishoom0.8 km
  • Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.1 km
  • Revolution Birmingham0.1 km
  • + 236 more
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Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • Glamorous Show Bar1.0 km
  • The Keg and Grill Limited0.6 km
  • Ghost Club0.5 km
  • Popworld Birmingham0.3 km
  • All Bar One0.4 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Rodroj Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.1 km
  • FoodFiction0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Kam Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Frizzenti1.0 km
  • Genting Casinos Uk Ltd, Baylis House0.9 km
  • Riley Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Monument News0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.2 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.2 km
  • THE CUBE HOTEL0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.5 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Five Ways Rail Station0.4 km