Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BROADWAY, B15 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, B15 1BG.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, B15 1BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Broadway, 0.7km from Calthorpe Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1BG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00186228 (shared with 37 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 1BG. 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

White / British28.2%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean38.8%
Other / Mixed17.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around B15 1BG is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences528
Vehicle crime144
Other theft137
Anti-social behaviour80
Public order73

school Local Schools

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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils0.9 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Sound Station 10.9 km
  • Lane7 Birmingham0.7 km
  • Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.4 km
  • Bondhall Ltd0.9 km
  • Coral0.2 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Heidi's Bier Bar0.3 km
  • The Bierkeller0.3 km
  • Brasshouse / Chik Box / K-Town Chick0.6 km
  • Reflex0.7 km
  • Craven Arms0.9 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

153 nearby
  • Dilbar Restaurant and Cocktail Bar0.3 km
  • Piccolino0.5 km
  • PICCOLINO0.5 km
  • Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
  • Rodizio Rico0.7 km
  • + 148 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Morville Stores0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • Baguette du Monde0.5 km
  • Chaps0.9 km
  • Sandwich Club0.2 km
  • Food Fiction0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.9 km
  • Novotel0.4 km
  • Park Regis Hotel0.1 km
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.7 km
  • Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.6 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Edgbaston Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
  • Five Ways Rail Station0.5 km