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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.1% | 66.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 22.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 50.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 33.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 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 Levels | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 34.5% | -4.9% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 25.1% | 16.4% | 2.5% | 22.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 11.9% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 0.8% | -6.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 41.2% | 25.5% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -55.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 54.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 54.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 17% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 55% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 21.7% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 6% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 9.1% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 27.3% | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £5,200,000 | 2022-03-01 | £5,471,399 |
| 94 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-11-11 | £781,832 |
| Grosvenor House, 97 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2019-05-17 | £869,174 |
| Grosvenor House, 97 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £285,529 | 2018-12-03 | £338,604 |
| 94 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £231,550 | 2014-01-27 | £413,423 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Villaggio | 175 Broad Street, Birmingham | 85 yd | |
| Varanasi | 184 Broad Street, Birmingham | 85 yd | |
| Five Guys | 182A Broad Street, Birmingham | 85 yd | |
| Dilbar Restaurant | 195-198 Broad Street, Birmingham | 88 yd | |
| Revolution Birmingham | Five Ways Leisure Phase 2, 182 Broad Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 85 yd | |
| Pryzm | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 85 yd | |
| Gatecrasher | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 85 yd | |
| Heidi's Bier Bar | 195-198 Broad Street, Birmingham | 88 yd | |
| Sugar Suite | Cumberland House, Broad Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 230 Broad Street, Birmingham | 105 yd | |
| Pitstop | 193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham | 105 yd | |
| Food Republic / Taste of Turkey | Velvet, 200 Broad Street | 105 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 168 yd | |
| Baguette du Monde | 1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 384 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 384 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 613 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 733 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 6.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 15.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.