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Broad Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 1AU is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.

StreetScan combines information about Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B16 8AN, B16 8AL, B15 1AY, B16 8BP, B15 1EY, B16 8HN, B16 8WF, B16 8WG, B16 8WH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 1AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.8%50.8%3.0% 51.0% -0.2%
Male52.2%49.2%-3.0% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around B15 1AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single63.1%66.7%3.6% 37.9% 28.8%
Married: Opposite sex22.9%22.4%-0.5% 44.2% -21.8%
Separated4.7%3.5%-1.2% 2.2% 1.3%
Divorced7.5%6%-1.5% 9.1% -3.1%
Widowed1.8%1.5%-0.3% 6.1% -4.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.1%50.4%5.3% 48.4% 2.0%
Good health37.6%33.7%-3.9% 33.6% 0.1%
Fair health12.8%10.7%-2.1% 12.7% -2.0%
Bad health3.6%4.8%1.2% 4.0% 0.8%
Very bad health0.9%0.4%-0.5% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications18.3%23.2%4.9% 18.2% 5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.7%9.9%0.2% 9.6% 0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.9%9.9%-3.0% 13.4% -3.5%
Apprenticeship2.9%3%0.1% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.7%13.3%3.6% 16.9% -3.6%
Degree or Similar39.4%34.5%-4.9% 33.8% 0.7%
Other7.2%6.4%-0.8% 2.8% 3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.8%3.5%1.7% 1.1% 2.4%
Chinese3.3%0.4%-2.9% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian7.5%7.1%-0.4% 3.1% 4.0%
Pakistani1.8%2.4%0.6% 2.7% -0.3%
Other Asian3.6%2.4%-1.2% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African8.7%25.1%16.4% 2.5% 22.6%
Black Caribbean14%12.9%-1.1% 1.0% 11.9%
Other Black7.2%0.8%-6.4% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian2.1%3.9%1.8% 0.8% 3.1%
Mixed White and African0.6%0%-0.6% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean6.6%5.1%-1.5% 0.9% 4.2%
Mixed Other1.5%3.1%1.6% 0.8% 2.3%
White41.2%25.5%-15.7% 81.4% -55.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Roma0%2.4%2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Other0.3%5.1%4.8% 1.6% 3.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.2%54.2%-10.0% 83.2% -29.0%
European Union6.6%17%10.4% 6.1% 10.9%
Rest of Europe0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa8.7%15.4%6.7% 2.7% 12.7%
Middle East and Asia11.9%9.5%-2.4% 5.6% 3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean7.5%3.2%-4.3% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.8%0.8% 0.0% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK63.9%55%-8.9% 83.2% -28.2%
10+ Years6.6%21.7%15.1% 9.8% 11.9%
5-10 Years5.1%9.2%4.1% 2.9% 6.3%
2-5 Years11.9%8%-3.9% 2.2% 5.8%
Less than 2 years12.5%6%-6.5% 1.9% 4.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.1% 76.7% -19.6%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy9.1% 0.6% 8.5%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Romania1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Other EU countries4% 1.5% 2.5%
Central and Western Africa2% 0.3% 1.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Southern Asia3.2% 1.2% 2.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
No passport held15.9% 13.5% 2.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.1% 37.2% -9.1%
Christian32.5% 46.2% -13.7%
Hindu4.4% 1.7% 2.7%
Jewish2% 0.5% 1.5%
Muslim27.3% 6.5% 20.8%
Sikh1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Broad Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street was 617.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Broad Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 61st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 240.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B15 1AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Broad Street are based on 489 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for B15 1AU

Average Price
£2,338,749
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£782,609
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£3,116,819

Estimated Average Property Prices for Broad Street

Average Price
£734,774
Semi-Detached
£581,690
Terraced
£531,079
Detached
£4,682,045
Flats/Maisonettes
£282,034
Other
£9,267,184

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Broad Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
80 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£5,200,0002022-03-01 £5,471,399
94 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£625,0002020-11-11 £781,832
Grosvenor House, 97 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£720,0002019-05-17 £869,174
Grosvenor House, 97 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£285,5292018-12-03 £338,604
94 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£231,5502014-01-27 £413,423
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B15 1AU

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in B15 1AU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee58
Student (economically inactive)21
Part-Time Employee21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)19
Retired18
Looking after home or family17
Unemployed15
Self-Employed14
Other10
Long-Term Sick or disabled8

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities38
Human health and social work activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Administrative and support service activities13
Education10
Other8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Manufacturing6
Construction5
Transport and storage4
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication3
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF
4out of 4 1,040 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lillian de Lissa Nursery School
Bellevue , B5 7LX
3out of 4 1,744 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Brearley Nursery School
Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ
4out of 4 2,331 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Jakeman Nursery School
Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX
3out of 4 2,734 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Newtown Nursery School
Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS
4out of 4 2,916 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN
3out of 4 500 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ
3out of 4 696 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER
2out of 4 914 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Beaufort Road , B16 8HY
3out of 4 916 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Thomas CofE Academy
Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT
4out of 4 1,034 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City Academy
23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF
- not rated 817 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA
2out of 4 1,097 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Paul's School for Girls
Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL
4out of 4 1,784 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Conybere Street , B12 0YH
4out of 4 2,271 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harborne Academy
Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL
3out of 4 2,293 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ
- not rated 1,177 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Jennens Road , B4 7PS
- not rated 2,239 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South and City College Birmingham
129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU
- not rated 2,286 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 2,788 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure
2 Lister Street , B7 4AG
- not rated 2,800 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
1out of 4 3,323 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ
3out of 4 5,428 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City United Academy (CUA)
10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX
- not rated 723 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU
- not rated 789 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hopwood Hall School
15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU
- not rated 919 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's School Edgbaston
31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX
- not rated 946 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
West House School
24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX
- not rated 993 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Del Villaggio175 Broad Street, Birmingham85 yd
Varanasi184 Broad Street, Birmingham85 yd
Five Guys182A Broad Street, Birmingham85 yd
Dilbar Restaurant195-198 Broad Street, Birmingham88 yd
Revolution BirminghamFive Ways Leisure Phase 2, 182 Broad Street105 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Boom Battle Bar182 Broad Street, Birmingham85 yd
Pryzm182 Broad Street, Birmingham85 yd
Gatecrasher182 Broad Street, Birmingham85 yd
Heidi's Bier Bar195-198 Broad Street, Birmingham88 yd
Sugar SuiteCumberland House, Broad Street105 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dixy Chicken230 Broad Street, Birmingham105 yd
Pitstop193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham105 yd
Food Republic / Taste of TurkeyVelvet, 200 Broad Street105 yd
FoodFiction63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham168 yd
Baguette du Monde1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street374 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsburys10 Brindley Place, Birmingham384 yd
SparBrunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place384 yd
Tesco ExpressTesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street613 yd
Tesco Express118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham733 yd
Tesco ExpressThe Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street746 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre)
BROAD STREET
health and fitness suite119 yd
The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street)
Broad Street
health and fitness suite198 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place)
BRUNSWICK STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool425 yd
Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club
WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET
health and fitness suite460 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham)
HAGLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool483 yd
University College Birmingham - The Maltings
THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET
health and fitness suite504 yd
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
BRIDGE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool567 yd
National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed)
King Edwards Road
health and fitness suite592 yd
The Club & Spa At The Cube
THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET
health and fitness suite606 yd
Nuffield Health (Birmingham)
78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool608 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 84.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 69.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s6.1%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s15.2%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.