B15 1LZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bath Row, 0.1km from Lee Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B15 1LZ are sourced from Output Area E00175676 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATH ROW, B15 1LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATH ROW, B15 1LZ.
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£ 42,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B15 1LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B15 1LZ has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B15 1LZ. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B15 1LZ is above average at 112 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.
school Local Schools
City Academy
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- HA News0.9 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Loki Wines1.0 km
- Amiris Dessert and Lounge0.8 km
- Bpas0.9 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
82 nearby- Boltz Club0.8 km
- Nightingale Club0.8 km
- The Fox0.9 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.6 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
312 nearby- Beluga Persian Kitchen and Grill0.6 km
- Costa Drive Thru0.8 km
- Indian Cafe Racer0.6 km
- Yumm Catering1.0 km
- Avanti West Coast0.9 km
- + 307 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Sandwich Club0.6 km
- Baguette du Monde0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Lazeez Shawarma Ltd0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Novotel0.5 km
- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- The Briar Rose1.0 km
- Comfort Inn0.7 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Morville Stores0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Five Ways0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street0.9 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Five Ways Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B151LZ · Data under Open Government Licence