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Ladywood

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)

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

B187AU

Springfield Street

B187BA

Cope Street

B24PA

New Street

B25BG

Temple Street

B33NY

Newhall Street

B32DJ

Church Street

B33BS

Margaret Street

B54UU

Hill Street

B166US

Five Ways North

B168WY

Five Ways North

B22ZY

Central

B22ZZ

Central

B166XY

Five Ways North

B12SZ

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B11GA

Ernest Street

B11NG

Exeter Street

B11RR

Commercial Street

B12HP

Berkley Street

B12JU

Gas Street

B12LG

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B24QA

Smallbrook Queensway

B151AU

Broad Street

B151BS

Tennant Street

B151SU

Broad Street

B151UF

Five Ways North

B168EX

Ashton Croft

B152BB

Bell Barn Road

B166BA

Five Ways North

B168DP

Ladywood Middleway

B168EW

Kilby Avenue

B168HU

Hagley Road

B168JN

Skipton Road

B168RN

St Vincent Street West

B168SN

Francis Road

B168WJ

Sheepcote Street

B169XR

Five Ways North

B24PG

New Street

B25EN

Cannon Street

B25TX

Waterloo Street

B32BS

Colmore Row

B33BD

Colmore Row

B33DQ

Central

B46DH

Whittall Street

B46GG

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B46QS

Corporation Street

B47TD

High Street

B54AX

Navigation Street

B54BS

Digbeth

B54BW

Digbeth

B22ZN

Central

B24AU

Station Street

B166UW

Five Ways North

B11UB

Ellis Street

B12LL

Upper William Street

B151EG

Rake Way

B152AX

Great Colmore Street

B152AY

Great Colmore Street

B152DL

Windrush Grove

B152DP

Cregoe Street

B152EG

Wynn Street

B152GE

Mason Way

B160RF

Shetland Close

B166FR

Five Ways North

B168GZ

Browning Street

B168JZ

Sheepcote Street

B168LE

Five Ways North

B168SP

Duchess Road

B168UA

Hagley Road

B168XN

Cawdor Crescent

B169WA

Five Ways North

B187AS

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B24BF

Stephenson Place

B25PP

Waterloo Street

B46FD

Masshouse Lane

B46QA

Corporation Street

B46QD

Corporation Street

B166TN

Five Ways North

B166NZ

Five Ways North

B22ZR

Central

B22ZT

Central

B12JQ

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B11FN

Central

B12BQ

Central

B11QH

Blucher Street

B11QU

Blucher Street

B11SZ

Waterfront Walk

B12LH

Granville Street

B12NP

Cambridge Street

B12RU

Scotland Street

B12SU

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B151QY

Five Ways North

B152AL

Rickman Drive

B152BT

Attwood Green & Park Central

B152DJ

Bell Barn Road

B152EH

Grant Street

B168WT

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B169EL

Reservoir Retreat

B169ER

Oliver Road

B169EY

Ascot Close

B187AX

Cope Street

Data Sources

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