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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 50.8% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49.2% | -4.9% | 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 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69.7% | 65.6% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 30.4% | 11.4% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 68.3% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 19.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 2.7% | -8.5% | 12.7% | -10.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0.2% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 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 Levels | 10.3% | 2.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 8.6% | -6.8% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 76.4% | 41.5% | 33.8% | 42.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.9% | 11.4% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 10.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 10.5% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.7% | 3.2% | -12.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 1.1% | -5.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.7% | 1.6% | -6.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 36.2% | 26.1% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -55.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3% | 20% | 17.0% | 0.6% | 19.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 34.9% | -34.8% | 83.2% | -48.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 39% | 26.8% | 5.6% | 33.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 34.9% | -33.6% | 83.2% | -48.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 12.1% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 18.5% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 16.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 24.4% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.5% | 76.7% | -34.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 19.6% | 0.1% | 19.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-11-28 | £146,773 |
| 41 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-06 | £134,383 |
| 3 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-09-25 | £228,088 |
| 10 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-04-06 | £261,179 |
| 51 Lincoln Apartments, 3 Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2022-10-07 | £157,098 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 105 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 37 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 5 Bristol Road, Edgbaston | 273 yd | |
| Woodview Centeen | Woodview Community Association, Woodview Drive | 310 yd | |
| Livingwell Cafe | 40 Woodview Drive, Birmingham | 310 yd | |
| Colmore Coffee | St Lukes Church Centre, Great Colmore Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exousia Community Church | 4 Wynn Street, Birmingham | 399 yd | |
| Harbin Lounge | 88 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham | 590 yd | |
| O'Donovans | Catherine O Donovans, 101 Bissell Street | 656 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street | 656 yd | |
| Nightingale Club | Essex House, Kent Street | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 76 Bristol Street, Birmingham | 475 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 550 yd | |
| ONE OR TWO BERRIES LIMITED | Unit A, 76 Wrentham Street | 583 yd | |
| Mount Zion Community Project | 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham | 673 yd | |
| BRGR BOX | Ground Floor Part, 2-4 Exeter Street | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Supermarket | Ground Floor, 100 Holloway Head | 659 yd | |
| Sun Yip Ltd | 142-154 Sherlock Street, Birmingham | 711 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 746 yd | |
| Tru Spice Groceries | 127 Highgate Street, Birmingham | 808 yd | |
| Unit 3 Southside | Hurst Street, Birmingham | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Momentum Leisure Club (Opal 1 Birmingham) (Closed) Opal One Opal One Belgrave Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 177 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| The Vault (Birmingham Lgbt Centre) 38-40 38-40 HOLLOWAY CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 830 yd | |
| Ark St Albans Academy CONYBERE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 834 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| The Leisurebox (Closed) Pershore Street | 892 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.