Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B15 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

106

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

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
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B15 1AZ is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

B15 1AZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

B15 1AZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (189 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00186113 (shared with 39 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 1AZ. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.0%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean23.4%
Other / Mixed18.7%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 16%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B15 1AZ are high at 189 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 offences789
Other theft211
Vehicle crime146
Public order108
Shoplifting96

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.6 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.6 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.8 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.8 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

77 nearby
  • The Keg and Grill Limited0.6 km
  • Heidi's Bier Bar0.1 km
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Bierkeller0.1 km
  • Ghost Club0.6 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

263 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.1 km
  • Revolution Birmingham0.1 km
  • Shogun Sushi Noodle Bar & Teppan-Yak0.4 km
  • The Meat Shack1.0 km
  • Varanasi0.2 km
  • + 258 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Rodroj Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Unit 31.0 km
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.9 km
  • Veggie Master1.0 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Kam Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Select N Save0.8 km
  • Sound Station 10.5 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
  • Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.1 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.1 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.7 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km