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.
ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JR.
350
46
£ 39,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B15 1JR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
City Academy
Oasis Academy Woodview
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
St George's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Morville Stores1.0 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B151JR · Data under Open Government Licence