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B15 2DS is in Foxgrove Road, Birmingham and Birmingham district. B15 2DS is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.

StreetScan combines information about Foxgrove Road, Birmingham, B15 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B15 2DZ, B15 2DR, B15 2DU, B15 2AN, B15 2DQ, B15 2DN, B15 2GQ, B15 2BF, B15 2DJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.9%50.8%4.9% 51.0% -0.2%
Male54.1%49.2%-4.9% 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 2DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single69.7%65.6%-4.1% 37.9% 27.7%
Married: Opposite sex19%30.4%11.4% 44.2% -13.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated4.6%0.5%-4.1% 2.2% -1.7%
Divorced3.6%3%-0.6% 9.1% -6.1%
Widowed3.1%0%-3.1% 6.1% -6.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (97.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.3%68.3%15.0% 48.4% 19.9%
Good health31.5%28.8%-2.7% 33.6% -4.8%
Fair health11.2%2.7%-8.5% 12.7% -10.0%
Bad health3.9%0.2%-3.7% 4.0% -3.8%
Very bad health0.2%0%-0.2% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

In the area around B15 2DS this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 76.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.7%6.7%-13.0% 18.2% -11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.8%1.9%-8.9% 9.6% -7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.3%2.7%-7.6% 13.4% -10.7%
Apprenticeship1.5%1.9%0.4% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.4%8.6%-6.8% 16.9% -8.3%
Degree or Similar34.9%76.4%41.5% 33.8% 42.6%
Other7.4%1.9%-5.5% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.1% 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)
Bangladeshi0%0.2%0.2% 1.1% -0.9%
Chinese5.9%11.4%5.5% 0.7% 10.7%
Indian5.1%10.5%5.4% 3.1% 7.4%
Pakistani3.3%2.7%-0.6% 2.7% 0.0%
Other Asian1.6%4.1%2.5% 1.6% 2.5%
Black African10%11.8%1.8% 2.5% 9.3%
Black Caribbean15.7%3.2%-12.5% 1.0% 2.2%
Other Black6.7%1.1%-5.6% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%0.2%-0.6% 0.8% -0.6%
Mixed White and African0.8%1.1%0.3% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean7.7%1.6%-6.1% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other2%3.4%1.4% 0.8% 2.6%
White36.2%26.1%-10.1% 81.4% -55.3%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab3%20%17.0% 0.6% 19.4%
Other1.2%2%0.8% 1.6% 0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 34.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.7%34.9%-34.8% 83.2% -48.3%
European Union3.3%8.4%5.1% 6.1% 2.3%
Rest of Europe1%1.4%0.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Africa8.5%10.5%2.0% 2.7% 7.8%
Middle East and Asia12.2%39%26.8% 5.6% 33.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.3%5.2%-0.1% 1.3% 3.9%
Oceania0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK68.5%34.9%-33.6% 83.2% -48.3%
10+ Years6.1%12.1%6.0% 9.8% 2.3%
5-10 Years4.7%10.3%5.6% 2.9% 7.4%
2-5 Years7.7%18.5%10.8% 2.2% 16.3%
Less than 2 years13%24.4%11.4% 1.9% 22.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom42.5% 76.7% -34.2%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Italy1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries4.8% 1.5% 3.3%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa3% 0.3% 2.7%
South and Eastern Africa1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Middle East19.6% 0.1% 19.5%
Eastern Asia5% 0.3% 4.7%
Southern Asia7.3% 1.2% 6.1%
South-East Asia1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
North America and the Caribbean2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Central and South America1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.4% 37.2% -9.8%
Christian21.8% 46.2% -24.4%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu8.6% 1.7% 6.9%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim28.8% 6.5% 22.3%
Sikh1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered9.5% 6.0% 3.5%

Safety

Is B15 2DS dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around B15 2DS was 184.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

B15 2DS has the 37th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 572nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,700
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B15 2DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

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 Foxgrove Road, Birmingham, B15 2DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for B15 2DS

Average Price
£253,019
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£253,019
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in B15 2DS

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£148,0002025-11-28 £146,773
41 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£140,0002025-03-06 £134,383
3 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£235,0002024-09-25 £228,088
10 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£265,0002023-04-06 £261,179
51 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£163,5002022-10-07 £157,098
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B15 2DS

Employment

B15 2DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in B15 2DS 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 Employee187
Student (economically inactive)83
Part-Time Employee24
Self-Employed18
Other17
Looking after home or family15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)14
Unemployed10
Retired3
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities35
Accommodation and food service activities35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Education24
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Other17
Administrative and support service activities14
Information and communication11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Transport and storage10
Construction9
Manufacturing9
Financial and insurance activities7
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Bellevue , B5 7LX
4out of 4 353 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF
3out of 4 391 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Jakeman Nursery School
Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX
4out of 4 1,409 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Gracelands Nursery School
Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED
4out of 4 2,643 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Brearley Nursery School
Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ
4out of 4 2,921 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Luke's CofE Junior and Infant School
Bristol Street , B5 7BN
- not rated 167 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU
- not rated 310 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Woodview Primary School
Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU
- not rated 310 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lee Bank Junior and Infant School
Woodview Drive , B15 2HU
- not rated 346 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY
3out of 4 451 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thoma's Community High School
Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF
- not rated 391 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Academy
23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF
2out of 4 647 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
City Academy Birmingham
23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF
- not rated 647 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Conybere Street , B12 0YH
3out of 4 917 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College
Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU
- not rated 957 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 1,381 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South and City College Birmingham
129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU
- not rated 1,498 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies
Summer Row , B3 1JB
- not rated 1,707 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education
Jennens Road , B4 7PS
- not rated 2,052 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Jennens Road , B4 7PS
- not rated 2,070 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Star King Solomon Academy
Lord Street , B7 4AA
- not rated 3,215 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
- not rated 3,529 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Al-Hijrah School
Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US
- not rated 3,926 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ
3out of 4 4,162 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Starbank School
Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT
3out of 4 4,864 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Brindley School
Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF
3out of 4 391 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
James Brindley School
Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF
- not rated 391 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
West House School
24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX
- not rated 718 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Edgbaston College
37 George Road , B15 1PL
- not rated 981 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Iqra Girls High School
221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB
- not rated 1,278 yd Other independent school No Girls 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
Greggs105 Bristol Street, Birmingham37 yd
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd5 Bristol Road, Edgbaston273 yd
Woodview CenteenWoodview Community Association, Woodview Drive310 yd
Livingwell Cafe40 Woodview Drive, Birmingham310 yd
Colmore CoffeeSt Lukes Church Centre, Great Colmore Street417 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Exousia Community Church4 Wynn Street, Birmingham399 yd
Harbin Lounge88 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham590 yd
O'DonovansCatherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street656 yd
Sir Charles NapierSir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street656 yd
Nightingale ClubEssex House, Kent Street657 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hot Stuff Pizza76 Bristol Street, Birmingham475 yd
Kings Flavour75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston550 yd
ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITEDUnit A, 76 Wrentham Street583 yd
Mount Zion Community Project27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham673 yd
BRGR BOXGround Floor Part, 2-4 Exeter Street709 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oriental SupermarketGround Floor, 100 Holloway Head659 yd
Sun Yip Ltd142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham711 yd
Tesco ExpressTesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street746 yd
Tru Spice Groceries127 Highgate Street, Birmingham808 yd
Unit 3 SouthsideHurst Street, Birmingham844 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed)
Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway
health and fitness suite, swimming pool177 yd
Oasis Academy Woodview
WOODVIEW DRIVE
grass pitches344 yd
St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed)
Great Colmore Street
swimming pool457 yd
Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed)
Holloway Head
grass pitches578 yd
Ultimate Fitness Birmingham
HOLLOWAY HEAD
health and fitness suite663 yd
The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre)
38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY
830 yd
Ark St Albans Academy
CONYBERE STREET
artificial grass pitch834 yd
Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed)
Upper Gough Street
health and fitness suite867 yd
University College Birmingham - The Maltings
THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET
health and fitness suite874 yd
The Leisurebox (Closed)
Pershore Street
892 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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed115.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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