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.
WILLIAM STREET, B15 1LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM STREET, B15 1LH.
275
45
£ 39,300 /yr
45%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
City Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Oasis Academy Woodview
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, Cafe
268 nearby- Ken Ho Restaurant1.0 km
- ME10.8 km
- Tayudo0.9 km
- Evrest Compass Group0.4 km
- Pushkar0.3 km
- + 263 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B151LH · Data under Open Government Licence