B15 1LA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Calthorpe Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B15 1LA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% 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. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 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 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00186255 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B15 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B15 1LA.
163
30
£ 39,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B15 1LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B15 1LA has a significant social housing presence — 69% 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 1LA. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 rates near B15 1LA are high at 146 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
City Academy
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
St Thomas CofE Academy
Oasis Academy Woodview
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Loki Wines0.5 km
- Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.6 km
- Lane7 Birmingham0.7 km
- The Community Shop0.9 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- The Edgbaston Hotel0.6 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza0.9 km
- Novotel0.5 km
- Park Regis Hotel0.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing0.3 km
- Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.7 km
- Ladywood Social Club0.6 km
- Spearmint Rhino0.6 km
- Craven Arms0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
151 nearby- Meat Club0.9 km
- Starbucks - Unit 10.5 km
- The Blue Piano0.4 km
- The Highfield0.6 km
- Costa Drive Thru0.3 km
- + 146 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Sicilian Pizza0.9 km
- Sweet Bae0.9 km
- Sandwich Club0.1 km
- Baguette du Monde0.6 km
- Pizza Hut - Unit 30.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Morville Stores0.5 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street1.4 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Five Ways Rail Station0.3 km
- Edgbaston Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B151LA · Data under Open Government Licence