B15 1HB is an up-and-coming urban area on Shepherds Gardens, 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 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 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00186158 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS GARDENS, B15 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS GARDENS, B15 1HB.
326
27
£ 39,300 /yr
42%
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
62% of B15 1HB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1HB. The average age is 27.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 157,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B15 1HB are high at 164 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
182 nearby- Dishoom1.0 km
- Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.3 km
- Revolution Birmingham0.3 km
- Shogun Sushi Noodle Bar & Teppan-Yak0.5 km
- The Meat Shack1.0 km
- + 177 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- The Keg and Grill Limited0.7 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- Popworld Birmingham0.5 km
- Players Birmingham0.4 km
- Broadway Casino0.6 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Kam Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Monument News0.9 km
- Trident House Shop0.3 km
- WH Smith0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.6 km
- Travel Lodge0.6 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.4 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Caribbean Flavaz0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.3 km
- FoodFiction0.4 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.3 km
- Birmingham New Street1.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.5 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: B151HB · Data under Open Government Licence