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Ladywood

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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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£303,750
Flats181£192,995
Semi-Detached4£278,500
Terraced15£390,000

10 years price trend in Ladywood

All postcodes in Ladywood

B12HS

Five Ways North

B12HW

Brunswick Square

B12PL

Acorn Grove

B12PT

St Marks Crescent

B151BG

Broad Street

B151DR

William Street

B151EL

Broad Street

B151UH

Five Ways North

B152AA

Bell Barn Road

B152EF

Attwood Green & Park Central

B152FP

St Catherines Close

B168JQ

Huntly Road

B168AG

Parker Street

B168TU

Hagley Road

B169DW

Eldon Road

B24DH

Stephenson Street

B25AF

Cannon Street

B32AP

Colmore Row

B33PL

Newhall Street

B33RB

Newhall Street

B46GN

Snow Hill Queensway

B47NR

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B54AB

Navigation Street

B54AF

Navigation Street

B54DY

Station Street

B11RD

Central

B12AA

King Edward's Road

B12HL

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B12NJ

Brindley Drive

B12PS

Kelsall Croft

B12QL

Goodman Street

B12SN

Clement Street

B12UL

St Marks Street

B151BF

Broad Street

B151EY

Tennant Street

B152AE

Bell Barn Road

B152GP

Madison Walk

B166AQ

Five Ways North

B168AF

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B168AT

Sheepcote Street

B168ER

Lighthorne Avenue

B168FF

Sherborne Street

B168JH

Skipton Road

B168JJ

Skipton Road

B168JL

Cawdor Crescent

B168RG

Gilby Road

B169EP

Pinto Close

B169EX

Shire Close

B187AA

Eyre Street

B25BN

Temple Street

B25TJ

Colmore Row

B46DS

Central

B46QG

Corporation Street

B47LN

Albert Street

B47NE

Corporation Street

B166UZ

Five Ways North

B11BY

Digbeth

B11DW

Bow Street

B11JL

Chapmans Passage

B11JY

Granville Street

B11RY

Granville Street

B12PN

Acorn Grove

B151ET

Bishopsgate Street

B151FL

Broad Street

B152EN

Islington Row Middleway

B152FN

St Catherines Close

B168AE

Sheepcote Street

B168FN

Sherborne Street

B168FQ

Sherborne Street

B168WQ

Five Ways North

B169ES

Ascot Close

B187DB

Middleway View

B32BB

Colmore Row

B32DP

Church Street

B32QB

Colmore Row

B33PU

Newhall Street

B46DR

Steelhouse Lane

B46NH

Steelhouse Lane

B47LS

Albert Street

B47SX

Carrs Lane

B166YF

Five Ways North

B166YH

Five Ways North

B168PP

Five Ways North

B11BN

John Bright Street

B11LS

Central

B11PP

Attwood Green & Park Central

B11PR

Attwood Green & Park Central

B12EJ

Scotland Street

B12HT

Broad Street

B12HZ

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B160RE

Freeth Street

B152EJ

Grant Street

B160AE

Rotton Park Street

B160AQ

South Loop Square

B166GJ

Five Ways North

B168DN

Ledsam Street

B168FU

Hagley Road

B168FY

Hagley Road

B168JB

Sheepcote Street

B168UQ

Hagley Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.