B15 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Broad Street, 0.7km from Ladywood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1AU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £625k. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00186228 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, B15 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, B15 1AU.
248
32
£ 39,300 /yr
43%
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
B15 1AU has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AU. The average age is 32.1. 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
Terraced
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B15 1AU are high at 173 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
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
City Academy
Nelson Junior and Infant School
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St George's Church of England Primary School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Travel Lodge0.5 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.5 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
- Jurys Inn Birmingham0.3 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Ghost Club0.7 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- Ladywood Social Club0.6 km
- Spearmint Rhino0.8 km
- Heidi's Bier Bar0.1 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
166 nearby- Bid Birmingham0.7 km
- Simpsons Restaurant0.9 km
- The Village Kitchen0.7 km
- Bank Restaurant and Bar0.4 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.9 km
- + 161 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza Hut - Unit 30.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.1 km
- FoodFiction0.2 km
- Granny's Original Takeaway0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Sound Station 10.7 km
- Cambrian Stores0.6 km
- Cineworld0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Boots Uk Ltd0.3 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.6 km
- Birmingham New Street1.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.0 km
- Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Five Ways Rail Station0.5 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B151AU · Data under Open Government Licence