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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 1401 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1401
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Ladywood

B151BB

Five Ways North

B151HF

Islington Row Middleway

B152AB

Bell Barn Road

B166TX

Five Ways North

B160AF

South Loop Park

B160AU

South Loop Green

B168BD

Glebeland Close

B168EL

Guild Close

B168FW

Ryland Street

B168HX

Hagley Road

B168RQ

Gilby Road

B168WL

Sheepcote Street

B168XS

Winfield Way

B187AF

Eyre Street

B24BJ

Stephenson Street

B24BL

Stephenson Street

B25DB

Temple Street

B25ST

Bennett's Hill

B33AL

Colmore Row

B33NH

Newhall Street

B46HT

New Town Row

B46FR

Masshouse Lane

B47UD

Albert Street

B47UG

New Meeting Street

B54AW

Navigation Street

B54UA

Hill Street

B22SS

Central

B22TH

Central

B11DB

Horse Fair

B11JR

Washington Street

B11RG

Central

B12DR

Bridge Street

B12LJ

Granville Street

B12PW

Acorn Grove

B12SS

Goodman Street

B13RL

Sand Pits

B22ZS

Central

B151BH

Broad Street

B151EN

Five Ways North

B151ER

St Martin's Street

B151LA

Islington Row

B151UE

Five Ways North

B152BS

Colbrand Grove

B168DE

Sherborne Street

B168EY

St Vincent Street

B168FS

Ryland Street

B168FZ

Hagley Road

B168HH

Friston Avenue

B168HS

Hagley Road

B168LB

Duchess Road

B168TF

Darnley Road

B168WN

Sheepcote Street

B168WS

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B24QE

Hill Street

B46AD

Bull Street

B46GP

Central

B46RP

Corporation Street

B47SS

Carrs Lane

B54PJ

Queens Drive

B54AH

Hill Street

B166YG

Five Ways North

B22TE

Central

B11JW

Granville Street

B11LA

Upper Gough Street

B11NN

Commercial Street

B11QG

Severn Street

B11QP

Blucher Street

B11SF

Granville Street

B11SJ

Holliday Street

B11SW

Waterfront Walk

B12NH

Brindley Drive

B13DS

Parade

B151DY

Communication Row

B152BD

Bell Barn Road

B152EB

Wheeleys Lane

B168DB

Ryland Street

B168DX

Guild Close

B168JG

Huntly Road

B168LP

Ladywood Middleway

B168RX

Ladywood Middleway

B168TG

Hagley Road

B168WW

Five Ways North

B168XL

Cawdor Crescent

B24DD

Navigation Street

B25RS

Bennett's Hill

B33AY

Broad Street

B32DF

Cornwall Street

B32DH

Cornwall Street

B32LX

Central

B32NR

Church Street

B46DF

Printing House Street

B46DX

Bull Street

B46TB

Corporation Street

B46RL

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B47LR

Dale End

B47TE

High Street

B54AD

Brunel Street

B54EB

Dudley Street

B166XQ

Five Ways North

B24BP

Central