Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B15 1LJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Cultural diversity defines B15 1LJ — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1LJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B15 1LJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 (162 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 1LJ 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 1LJ. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near B15 1LJ are high at 162 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 offences702
Other theft164
Vehicle crime133
Drugs85
Public order83

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 pupils0.7 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

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Riley Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Loki Wines0.8 km
  • K S News0.7 km
  • Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Ltd0.9 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.5 km
  • Comfort Inn0.9 km
  • Park Regis Hotel0.3 km
  • Novotel0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.5 km
  • Box0.5 km
  • Big Bar0.9 km
  • Brasshouse / Chik Box / K-Town Chick0.5 km
  • Reflex0.6 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

198 nearby
  • ME10.9 km
  • Tayudo0.9 km
  • Evrest Compass Group0.4 km
  • Pushkar0.4 km
  • Adams0.9 km
  • + 193 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.9 km
  • Chop and Wok0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Morville Stores0.6 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways0.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street1.1 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.4 km

Bus Stops

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