Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B15 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B15 1AQ.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B15 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B15 1AQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

B15 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Ladywood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00186123 (shared with 4 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 1AQ. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B15 1AQ are high at 188 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 offences779
Other theft202
Vehicle crime162
Public order105
Shoplifting100

school Local Schools

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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.6 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.9 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.9 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

61 nearby
  • The Flapper0.5 km
  • Theatrix0.9 km
  • Box0.3 km
  • Prestige Bar Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Hub0.9 km
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

203 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.8 km
  • Wing Trapp1.0 km
  • Evrest Compass Group0.6 km
  • Pushkar0.2 km
  • Central Independant Television Ltd0.3 km
  • + 198 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.6 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.4 km
  • Comfort Inn1.0 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Monument News0.6 km
  • Trident House Shop0.1 km
  • WH Smith0.4 km
  • Lane7 Birmingham0.5 km
  • The Community Shop0.9 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.1 km
  • Pizza Hut - Unit 30.8 km
  • Food Fiction0.3 km
  • Caribbean Flavaz1.0 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.6 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.1 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km