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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

B24JH

Cannon Street

B33AX

Central

B33DH

Central

B32AA

Colmore Row

B32JR

Edmund Street

B32PP

Central

B46AF

Bull Street

B46BJ

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46FT

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B46PH

Bull Street

B46QN

Corporation Street

B46SE

Corporation Street

B54EJ

Theatre Approach

B11HR

Blucher Street

B11SR

Waterfront Walk

B11TS

Holliday Street

B11WH

Digbeth

B12HG

Broad Street

B12PY

Ladywood Middleway

B12TL

Ladywood Middleway

B13RJ

Nelson Street

B151DT

Broad Street

B151EX

Bishopsgate Street

B152AD

Bell Barn Road

B152AS

Great Colmore Street

B152BL

Bell Barn Road

B168EH

Browning Street

B168FJ

Morville Street

B168FT

Sherborne Street

B168HF

Ladywood Middleway

B168RH

Gilby Road

B24DG

Pinfold Street

B169DZ

Daisy Road

B24HQ

New Street

B24JD

Lower Temple Street

B24PX

Smallbrook Queensway

B25AL

Cannon Street

B25UG

Waterloo Street

B33BU

Cornwall Street

B33QR

Newhall Street

B54EA

Dudley Street

B168LS

Hagley Road

B11LW

Suffolk Place

B12AW

Helena Street

B12HJ

Broad Street

B12PP

Daley Close

B12QD

King Edward's Road

B152DD

Bradshaw Close

B151AQ

Broad Street

B151FF

Broad Street

B151NR

Islington Row

B151UJ

Five Ways North

B152FH

Bristol Street

B168WX

Five Ways North

B169DS

Mostyn Road

B24BB

Worcester Street

B33SD

Colmore Row

B46GB

Snow Hill Queensway

B46SX

Corporation Street

B47LG

Central

B54AJ

Navigation Street

B54BF

Digbeth

B54QL

Edgbaston Street

B22ZW

Central

B24AJ

Central

B11WL

Digbeth

B12NX

Edward Street

B24UH

Central

B151NX

Five Ways North

B151LJ

William Street

B151UG

Five Ways North

B152DQ

Spring Street

B152EQ

Grant Street

B168DU

Guild Close

B168ED

Browning Street

B168EQ

Ladywood Middleway

B168HG

Arden Grove

B168HT

Hagley Road

B168SU

Francis Road

B169XT

Five Ways North

B46DW

Bull Street

B32TA

Edmund Street

B46GL

Central

B46AJ

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46FP

Masshouse Lane

B46TF

Corporation Street

B54US

Digbeth

B57BE

Bristol Street

B24BW

Navigation Street

B24NB

High Street

B46HY

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B166WG

Five Ways North

B166XW

Five Ways North

B12PJ

King Edward's Road

B11FD

Holliday Street

B11RB

Central

B11SY

Waterfront Walk

B12JP

Berkley Street

B151AY

Broad Street

B151FJ

Broad Street
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Data Sources

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