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.
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).
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £322,500 |
| Flats | 177 | £192,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £301,000 |
10 years price trend in Ladywood
B32FD
Edmund Street
B54DS
Station Street
B54BH
Digbeth
B24AF
Central
B11HQ
Broad Street
B11WJ
Digbeth
B12AJ
Central
B12AP
Swallow Street
B12PX
St Marks Crescent
B151HE
Moss House Close
B160DE
Summerfield
B160PJ
Five Ways North
B166BT
Five Ways North
B168BB
Friston Avenue
B168DS
Guild Close
B168FR
Sherborne Street
B168HW
Grosvenor Street West
B168JS
Huntly Road
B168SY
Ladywood Middleway
B168TA
Ladywood Road
B168UU
Parker Street
B24QJ
New Street
B24UB
Dale End
B24UG
Corporation Street
B25NY
Temple Row West
B32HJ
Barwick Street
B33PN
Newhall Street
B46EQ
Bull Street
B46WR
Central
B54LJ
Smallbrook Queensway
B166TX
Five Ways North
B11BA
Digbeth
B11LT
John Bright Street
B11RE
Mailbox Square
B11UG
Digbeth
B12AN
Edward Street
B12EL
Edward Street
B12JB
Brunswick Street
B12NT
Civic Close
B12SG
Granville Street
B151BB
Five Ways North
B151HF
Islington Row Middleway
B151JQ
Five Ways North
B152AB
Bell Barn Road
B160AF
South Loop Park
B160AU
South Loop Green
B168RQ
Gilby Road
B168BD
Glebeland Close
B168EL
Guild Close
B168FW
Ryland Street
B168HX
Hagley 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
B46AH
Central
B46FR
Masshouse Lane
B46HT
New Town Row
B47UD
Albert Street
B47UG
New Meeting Street
B54AW
Navigation Street
B54UA
Hill Street
B151ER
St Martin's Street
B22ZS
Central
B11DB
Horse Fair
B11JR
Washington Street
B12DR
Bridge Street
B11RG
Central
B12LJ
Granville Street
B12PW
Acorn Grove
B12SS
Goodman Street
B13RL
Sand Pits
B151EN
Five Ways North
B151BH
Broad Street
B151LA
Islington Row
B151UE
Five Ways North
B152BS
Colbrand Grove
B168DE
Sherborne Street
B168HS
Hagley Road
B168EY
St Vincent Street
B168FS
Ryland Street
B168FZ
Hagley Road
B168HH
Friston Avenue
B168LB
Duchess Road
B168TF
Darnley Road
B168WN
Sheepcote Street
B168WS
Ladywood - Summer Hill
B168XP
Oliver Road
B24QE
Hill Street
B46GP
Central
B46AD
Bull Street
B46RP
Corporation Street
B47SS
Carrs Lane
B54AH
Hill Street
B54PJ
Queens Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.