Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WILLIAM STREET, B15 1LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM STREET, B15 1LH.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in B15 1LH — 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 1LH is an up-and-coming urban area on William Street, 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1LH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 1LH are sourced from Output Area E00175747 (shared with 6 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 1LH. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.0%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 123,000

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

Crime rates near B15 1LH are high at 179 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 offences813
Other theft209
Vehicle crime143
Public order106
Drugs93

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.7 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Riley Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Loki Wines0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • K S News0.7 km
  • + 56 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.6 km
  • Comfort Inn0.9 km
  • Park Regis Hotel0.4 km
  • Novotel0.2 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.5 km
  • Soiree Lounge0.9 km
  • Box0.4 km
  • The Hub0.9 km
  • Big Bar0.9 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

268 nearby
  • Ken Ho Restaurant1.0 km
  • ME10.8 km
  • Tayudo0.9 km
  • Evrest Compass Group0.4 km
  • Pushkar0.3 km
  • + 263 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.9 km
  • Chop and Wok0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Morville Stores0.6 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.5 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Five Ways Rail Station0.4 km