Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SHEPHERDS GARDENS, B15 1HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS GARDENS, B15 1HB.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

62% of B15 1HB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

B15 1HB is an up-and-coming urban area on Shepherds Gardens, 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00186158 (shared with 7 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 1HB. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.8%
Asian / British Asian27.6%
Black / African / Caribbean21.4%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 157,666

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

Crime rates near B15 1HB are high at 164 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 offences690
Other theft156
Vehicle crime130
Drugs84
Public order82

school Local Schools

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City Academy

824 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.8 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

182 nearby
  • Dishoom1.0 km
  • Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.3 km
  • Revolution Birmingham0.3 km
  • Shogun Sushi Noodle Bar & Teppan-Yak0.5 km
  • The Meat Shack1.0 km
  • + 177 more
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Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • The Keg and Grill Limited0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Popworld Birmingham0.5 km
  • Players Birmingham0.4 km
  • Broadway Casino0.6 km
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Kam Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Monument News0.9 km
  • Trident House Shop0.3 km
  • WH Smith0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.6 km
  • Travel Lodge0.6 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.4 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.4 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.3 km
  • FoodFiction0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.3 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways Rail Station0.2 km
  • Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Brindleyplace (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km