B15 1JL is an active urban area located 0.3km from Calthorpe Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B15 1JL offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B15 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00045607 (shared with 67 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B15 1JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B15 1JL.
282
34
£ 39,900 /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 1JL has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 1JL. The average age is 33.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B15 1JL is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
City Academy
St George's Church of England Primary School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
Oasis Academy Woodview
St Thomas CofE Academy
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Heidi's Bier Bar0.6 km
- The Bierkeller0.6 km
- Brasshouse / Chik Box / K-Town Chick0.9 km
- Be At One Brindley Place0.9 km
- Bowlplex0.4 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Dilbar Restaurant and Cocktail Bar0.6 km
- Piccolino0.9 km
- PICCOLINO0.9 km
- Premier Travel Inn1.0 km
- Rodizio Rico0.9 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- Morville Stores0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Safeburys Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Baguette du Monde0.9 km
- Chaps0.9 km
- Sandwich Club0.2 km
- Food Fiction0.6 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Lane7 Birmingham0.9 km
- Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.8 km
- Bondhall Ltd0.9 km
- Coral0.3 km
- Off License Rose Limited0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Novotel0.7 km
- Park Regis Hotel0.3 km
- Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.2 km
- Travel Lodge0.5 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.3 km
- Birmingham New Street1.6 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways Rail Station0.4 km
- Edgbaston Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B151JL · Data under Open Government Licence