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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

B151NT

Islington Row Middleway

B168ND

Graston Close

B166FP

Five Ways North

B168EA

Great Tindal Street

B168JW

Skipton Road

B168JT

Sheepcote Street

B168TB

Holy Well Close

B169DY

Daisy Road

B169PS

Harold Road

B24PY

Hill Street

B24SR

Central

B25PG

Temple Row

B46AT

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46FQ

Masshouse Lane

B47LX

Dalton Street

B54DH

Central

B54BA

Digbeth

B151HS

Five Ways North

B11NQ

Digbeth

B11HN

Ellis Street

B11PT

Lower Severn Street

B11PW

Holliday Street

B11QN

Severn Street

B11RL

Attwood Green & Park Central

B11RN

Attwood Green & Park Central

B12JF

Brunswick Street

B12NW

Civic Close

B12UJ

St Marks Street

B151AW

Five Ways North

B152EX

Longleat Avenue

B152FJ

Ellis Mews

B168AD

Sheepcote Street

B168BL

Ryland Street

B168EB

St Vincent Street

B168RT

Ledbury Close

B169DA

Harold Road

B169EU

Osler Street

B24BH

Stephenson Street

B24HS

Ethel Street

B24LP

Corporation Street

B24LS

Corporation Street

B25LH

Bull Street

B32DE

Cornwall Street

B32FE

Church Street

B32PA

Livery Street

B32QD

Colmore Row

B33BX

Margaret Street

B47NJ

Dale End

B54AN

Hill Street

B168RB

St Vincent Street West

B11DR

Bristol Street

B11RT

Central

B12LB

Berkley Street

B12QB

Crosby Close

B151EQ

Sandy Way

B151DW

Communication Row

B151EB

Broad Street

B151LH

William Street

B152GL

Bell Barn Road

B168AB

Sheepcote Street

B168HB

Rawlins Street

B168TD

Darnley Road

B168UH

Hagley Road

B187AH

Spring Hill Passage

B24TX

Langworth Avenue

B47LB

Bull Street

B46FL

Masshouse Lane

B12AX

Bridge Street

B166TY

Five Ways North

B11FJ

Central

B11HL

Ellis Street

B11LP

Upper Marshall Street

B12AU

Scotland Street

B12QQ

King Edward's Road

B151NH

Queens Hospital Close

B152AU

Lytham Croft

B152BF

Bell Barn Road

B152DB

Bell Barn Road

B166FQ

Five Ways North

B168EG

Ladycroft

B168GX

Grosvenor Street West

B168SW

Power Crescent

B187AE

Steward Street

B24ND

Smallbrook Queensway

B24RF

New Street

B24SW

Central

B25HU

Central

B25LS

Cannon Street

B32EE

Cornwall Street

B33AG

Bennett's Hill

B33PJ

Edmund Street

B47LA

Dalton Street

B47LL

Masshouse Lane

B166WN

Five Ways North

B166XG

Five Ways North

B12SW

Clement Street

B11FZ

Windmill Street

B11GB

Windmill Street

B11NH

Exeter Street

B11SB

Granville Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.