Wheeleys Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 2DW is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wheeleys Lane, Birmingham, B15 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 2DX, B15 2DD, B15 1ET, B15 1NE, B15 2BD, B15 2BE, B15 2DF, B15 2DG, B15 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B15 2DW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 66.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 66.8% | 16.8% | 51.0% | 15.8% |
| Male | 50% | 33.2% | -16.8% | 49.0% | -15.8% |
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 2DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 94% 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 | 90.9% | 94% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 56.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -42.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 54.3% | 51.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2DW this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 4.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42% | 66.9% | 24.9% | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 19.6% | -7.0% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 11.5% | 1.5% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 8.9% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 45.7% | 52% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 59.3% | 69.2% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.7% | 15.1% | -7.6% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 69.6% | 11.0% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 21% | 9.8% | -11.2% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheeleys Lane was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wheeleys Lane has the 41st lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 1368th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Waterside Wheeleys Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2025-04-11 | £122,000 |
| Flat 66 Waterside Wheeleys Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-06-28 | £74,495 |
| Flat 73 Waterside Wheeleys Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-03-10 | £138,716 |
| Flat 17 Waterside Wheeleys Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-06-14 | £141,898 |
| Flat 24 Waterside Wheeleys Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-01-31 | £121,008 |
B15 2DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 367 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 145 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,140 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 | 641 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 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 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 | 444 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 1,626 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,794 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 | 3,409 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,059 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishar Lounge & Dining | 3 Bishopsgate Street, Ladywood | 129 yd | |
| Sultan Lounge Ltd | Enfield House, Enfield Road | 180 yd | |
| Zaitoon Grill Restaurant | 5b Bishopsgate, Birmingham | 288 yd | |
| Evrest Compass Group | 20 Bath Row, Birmingham | 304 yd | |
| Nandos | 57 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B15 Student Bar | Birmingham University, Queens Hospital Close | 156 yd | |
| Peg & Grill | Bulls Head, 38 Bishopsgate Street | 285 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 369 yd | |
| Pryzm | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 369 yd | |
| Gatecrasher | 182 Broad Street, Birmingham | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Republic / Taste of Turkey | Velvet, 200 Broad Street | 417 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 230 Broad Street, Birmingham | 417 yd | |
| Pitstop | 193-194 Broad Street, Birmingham | 417 yd | |
| Sandwich Club | 14 Islington Row, Birmingham | 440 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 296 yd | |
| Oriental Supermarket | Ground Floor, 100 Holloway Head | 555 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Mailbox, 150 Wharfside Street | 626 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 118 Wharfside Street, Birmingham | 632 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| The Club & Spa At The Cube THE CUBE THE CUBE WHARFSIDE STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Holloway Head Playing Field (Closed) Holloway Head | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| St. Thomas Church Of England Va Primary School (Closed) Great Colmore Street | swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham HOLLOWAY HEAD | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness Birmingham (Closed) Upper Gough Street | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 718 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.