Lytham Croft is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 2AU is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lytham Croft, Birmingham, B15 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 2FE, B1 1PE, B15 2AY, B1 1PG, B1 1DH, B15 2AP, B1 1NU, B15 2AX, B1 1DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B15 2AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 49% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 42.9% | 51% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 51.1% | 62.6% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 23.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 5.7% | -9.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 25.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 19.2% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 2.5% | -7.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 19.7% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 50% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 11.3% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 47.6% | 47.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 68% | 59.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 15.3% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 60% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lytham Croft was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lytham Croft has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1344th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lytham Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2008-09-05 | £297,017 |
| 2 Lytham Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-08-22 | £474,658 |
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandos Primary School Vaughton Street South , Highgate B12 0YN | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | 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 | 185 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 2,396 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,380 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 | 3,089 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colmore Coffee | St Lukes Church Centre, Great Colmore Street | 105 yd | |
| Padthai Restaurant | 86 Holloway Head, Birmingham | 169 yd | |
| Grange Live Gaming Ltd | 93-99 Holloway Head, Birmingham | 253 yd | |
| Gaijin Sushi | 78 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| Beluga Persian Kitchen and Grill | 86 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exousia Community Church | 4 Wynn Street, Birmingham | 135 yd | |
| Ghost Club | 89 Holloway Head, Birmingham | 248 yd | |
| Harbin Lounge | 88 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham | 299 yd | |
| Craven Arms | The Craven Arms, 1 Upper Gough Street | 344 yd | |
| Chic Birmingham Ltd | 28 Horse Fair, Birmingham | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRGR BOX | Ground Floor Part, 2-4 Exeter Street | 216 yd | |
| Bull Burgers | 46 Holloway Head, Birmingham | 230 yd | |
| Shaorma Hub | 11A Exeter Street, Birmingham | 240 yd | |
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 76 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| Adams | 40 Horse Fair, Birmingham | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Supermarket | Ground Floor, 100 Holloway Head | 161 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 369 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 468 yd | |
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 490 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 128 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 385 yd | |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Birmingham) (Closed) Suffolk Street Queensway | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Birmingham) THE MAILBOX THE MAILBOX WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 599 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.