Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JR.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B15 1JR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B15 1JR combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£700k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £700k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B15 1JR is a safe, established residential area on St James Road, 0.3km from Calthorpe Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B15, B15 1JR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for B15 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00045614 (shared with 21 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 1JR. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian25.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

Semi-Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

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

B15 1JR has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences100
Vehicle crime52
Criminal damage and arson30
Burglary23
Anti-social behaviour19

school Local Schools

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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.5 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.9 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bristol Street Service Station1.0 km
  • Lane7 Birmingham0.8 km
  • The Community Shop0.8 km
  • Trident House Shop0.7 km
  • K S News1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Craven Arms0.9 km
  • Popworld Birmingham0.9 km
  • John Brabbins0.9 km
  • Broadway Casino0.7 km
  • Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Kawataku0.9 km
  • Penny Blacks1.0 km
  • Central Independant Television Ltd0.9 km
  • Mishar Lounge & Dining0.5 km
  • Trident House Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • AC Hotel Birmingham1.0 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.9 km
  • Malmaison Birmingham1.0 km
  • Penta Hotel1.0 km
  • Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Morville Stores1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • HFC1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Food Fiction0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.2 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.5 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways Rail Station0.3 km