How much social housing is near Ladywood?

About 24.1% across the Ladywood area.

What are prices by property type in Ladywood?

Latest medians: Detached £303,750, Semi-detached £278,500, Terraced £390,000, Flats £192,995.

How safe is Ladywood?

Crime level in Ladywood is very high with about 391 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Ladywood?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 83.7%, terraced 6.5%.

What's the Ladywood population and density?

Ladywood population is 25,738 with density 6991.6 per km².

How many households are in Ladywood?

There are 13,033 households in Ladywood

What are house prices in Ladywood?

Based on 202 recent sales, the median price is £200,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How deprived is Ladywood?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 7825 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Ladywood?

Average resident income is about £42,921 per year.

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Ladywood

Q: What schools in Ladywood and how are they rated?

There are 12 schools in Ladywood: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Ladywood

About

Ladywood is a central ward in Birmingham, located just west of the city center. It includes areas like Broad Street, known for its nightlife and entertainment venues, and the Birmingham Canal Old Line, which runs through the ward. The area is home to a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with high-rise apartments and older terraced housing. Key landmarks include the Library of Birmingham and the International Convention Centre.

The ward has strong transport links, with several bus routes and close proximity to Birmingham New Street station. Ladywood also features green spaces like St. Thomas' Peace Garden and parts of the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park. The population is varied, with a blend of long-term residents and younger professionals drawn to the central location. Industrial heritage remains visible, particularly along the canals, which have been repurposed for leisure and walking routes.

Area overview

On average Ladywood has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 391 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ladywood is £42,921 per year. There are 12 schools in Ladywood: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

391

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

24.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ladywood Population

25,738

Population density

6,991.6 per km²

Demographics

British

6,892

26.78%

African

3,580

13.91%

Other White

3,380

13.13%

Indian

1,664

6.47%

Caribbean

1,632

6.34%

Total population: 25,738

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

6,527

50.08%

Other social rented

1,958

15.02%

Social rents from council

1,885

14.46%

Owns with a mortgage

1,380

10.59%

Owns outright

907

6.96%

Total households: 13,034

Property prices in Ladywood

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £520,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£303,750	£244,125	£270,625	£336,875	£363,375
Flats	181	£192,995	£90,000	£140,000	£245,000	£339,950
Semi-Detached	4	£278,500	£252,550	£262,750	£300,000	£324,000
Terraced	15	£390,000	£170,800	£207,500	£433,000	£511,950

10 years price trend in Ladywood

All postcodes in Ladywood

B187BY

Ladywood Middleway

B24NS

New Street

B32NU

Livery Street

B46AA

Bull Street

B46AB

Bull Street

B46GS

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B47TA

High Street

B12QA

King Edward's Road

B11SA

Ridley Street

B11TW

Holliday Street

B12JT

Berkley Street

B12LF

Berkley Street

B160AB

Rotton Park Street

B151HA

Broad Street

B151UQ

Five Ways North

B152BH

Alfred Knight Way

B152DX

Longleat Avenue

B168BS

Ryland Street

B168AH

Sheepcote Street

B168DY

Guild Close

B168FX

Sheepcote Street

B168WH

Sheepcote Street

B187BS

Spring Hill

B24BA

New Street

B24SH

Central

B24SP

Central

B25RE

Bennett's Hill

B25SN

Bennett's Hill

B33BG

Margaret Street

B33DA

Central

B31DE

Central

B32JN

Cornwall Street

B46HQ

Central

B47LD

Central

B166NR

Five Ways North

B24AG

Central

B166TT

Five Ways North

B166UF

Five Ways North

B11DH

Bow Street

B11HH

Holliday Street

B11HP

Blucher Street

B11NX

Florence Street

B11RF

Central

B12RA

Edward Street

B12RT

Townsend Way

B12UN

St Marks Street

B151BQ

Broad Street

B152BE

Lee Bank Middleway

B160RA

Rotton Park

B168EN

Kilby Avenue

B168FL

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B168FP

Sherborne Street

B187DD

Middleway View

B24BU

Central

B24DU

Ethel Street

B25HG

Temple Row

B32NP

Church Street

B32FG

Central

B32JA

Central

B33LX

Newhall Street

B46AG

Central

B46BN

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46NB

Dalton Street

B54BE

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail