Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MOSS HOUSE CLOSE, B15 1HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS HOUSE CLOSE, B15 1HF.

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Population

163

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B15 1HF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in B15 1HF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1HF is an up-and-coming urban area on Moss House Close, 0.5km from Calthorpe Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1HF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £131k, 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 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00186255 (shared with 18 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 1HF. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.0%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean39.1%
Other / Mixed22.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 124,503

Flat

£ 147,000

3 sales · Mean £ 142,666

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

Crime around B15 1HF is above average at 135 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 offences498
Other theft129
Vehicle crime121
Criminal damage and arson65
Public order65

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.5 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Masons Local0.6 km
  • Kam Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Lane7 Birmingham0.6 km
  • The Community Shop0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • Canal Side Cafe0.6 km
  • Craeft0.6 km
  • Gas Street Social0.8 km
  • Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.3 km
  • Revolution Birmingham0.3 km
  • + 138 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.5 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.9 km
  • Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.3 km
  • Park Regis Hotel0.2 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.7 km
  • The Keg and Grill Limited0.8 km
  • Craven Arms0.8 km
  • Popworld Birmingham0.6 km
  • Players Birmingham0.5 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.3 km
  • FoodFiction0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.3 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways Rail Station0.2 km
  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km