Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JP.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /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: B15 1JP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B15 1JP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

B15 1JP is a mixed residential area on St James Road, 0.2km from Calthorpe Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B15 1JP represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for B15 1JP are sourced from Output Area E00045614 (shared with 21 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 1JP. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian25.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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Crime around B15 1JP is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting124
Violence and sexual offences121
Vehicle crime45
Criminal damage and arson32
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Novotel0.8 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.8 km
  • Jurys Inn Birmingham0.9 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.9 km
  • Bowlplex0.6 km
  • Bulls Head0.5 km
  • Pryzm0.6 km
  • The Bannatyne Spa1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Bank Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
  • Livingwell Cafe0.8 km
  • PI Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Smoke + Ash0.4 km
  • Sultan Lounge Ltd0.3 km
  • + 74 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Joe's Food Map0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Baguette du Monde1.0 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • Food Republic / Taste of Turkey0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Oriental Supermarket1.0 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Morville Stores0.9 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Kam Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.9 km
  • Coral0.4 km
  • Spar Park Central Store0.8 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.2 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.6 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Ways Rail Station0.3 km