B15 1ET is an up-and-coming urban area on Bishopsgate Street, 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (160 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 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00186285 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPSGATE STREET, B15 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSGATE STREET, B15 1ET.
156
25
£ 39,300 /yr
29%
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 1ET is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1ET. The average age is 24.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B15 1ET are high at 160 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
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Woodview
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
205 nearby- Dishoom0.9 km
- Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.3 km
- Revolution Birmingham0.3 km
- Shogun Sushi Noodle Bar & Teppan-Yak0.4 km
- Takumi1.0 km
- + 200 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Glamorous Show Bar1.0 km
- The Keg and Grill Limited0.6 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- Popworld Birmingham0.5 km
- Players Birmingham0.4 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Rodroj Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Caribbean Flavaz0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.3 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Genting Casinos Uk Ltd, Baylis House1.0 km
- Monument News0.9 km
- Trident House Shop0.3 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.6 km
- Travel Lodge0.7 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.4 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.3 km
- Birmingham New Street1.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways Rail Station0.2 km
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B151ET · Data under Open Government Licence