B15 1EL 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 1EL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
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 £211k. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00046408 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNANT STREET, B15 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNANT STREET, B15 1EL.
389
35
£ 39,300 /yr
44%
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 1EL has a significant social housing presence — 59% 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 1EL. The average age is 34.7. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 211,000
1 sales · Mean £ 211,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B15 1EL is above average at 130 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
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Oasis Academy Woodview
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Brasshouse / Chik Box / K-Town Chick0.6 km
- Reflex0.6 km
- Craven Arms0.7 km
- Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing0.5 km
- Exousia Community Church0.9 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- Albert's Schloss0.9 km
- Dilbar Restaurant and Cocktail Bar0.2 km
- Piccolino0.5 km
- PICCOLINO0.5 km
- Premier Travel Inn0.6 km
- + 152 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Joe's Food Map0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.2 km
- FoodFiction0.3 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Lane7 Birmingham0.6 km
- The Community Shop0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Bethel Apostolic Church Of Excellence0.8 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.8 km
- The Edgbaston Hotel0.8 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.9 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.4 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street1.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Five Ways Rail Station0.3 km
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B151EL · Data under Open Government Licence