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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 1401 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1401
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Ladywood

B12NW

Civic Close

B12UJ

St Marks Street

B32PA

Livery Street

B152EX

Longleat Avenue

B152FJ

Ellis Mews

B168AD

Sheepcote Street

B168BL

Ryland Street

B168EB

St Vincent Street

B168RT

Ledbury Close

B169DA

Harold Road

B169EA

Daisy 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

B32QD

Colmore Row

B33BX

Margaret Street

B54AN

Hill Street

B22SA

Central

B22SU

Central

B11DR

Bristol Street

B11RT

Central

B12LB

Berkley Street

B12QB

Crosby Close

B151DW

Communication Row

B151EB

Broad Street

B151EQ

Sandy Way

B151LH

William Street

B152GL

Bell Barn Road

B168AB

Sheepcote Street

B168HB

Rawlins Street

B168RB

St Vincent Street West

B168TD

Darnley Road

B168UH

Hagley Road

B169EE

Reservoir Road

B187AH

Spring Hill Passage

B24TX

Langworth Avenue

B46FL

Masshouse Lane

B46FY

Masshouse Lane

B47LB

Bull Street

B22SF

Central

B22SW

Central

B11HL

Ellis Street

B22TZ

Central

B11FJ

Central

B11LP

Upper Marshall Street

B12AU

Scotland Street

B12AX

Bridge Street

B12QQ

King Edward's Road

B151NH

Queens Hospital Close

B152AU

Lytham Croft

B152BF

Bell Barn Road

B152DB

Bell Barn Road

B166TY

Five Ways North

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

B166XG

Five Ways North

B11NH

Exeter Street

B11FZ

Windmill Street

B11GB

Windmill Street

B11SL

Waterfront Walk

B11SB

Granville Street

B11SG

Granville Street

B11TX

Waterfront Walk

B12RX

Edward Street

B12SW

Clement Street

B152AR

Great Colmore Street

B152DE

Newhope Close

B152DS

Lexington Gardens

B166WN

Five Ways North

B168AL

Broad Street

B168JE

Francis Road

B168JD

Duchess Road

B168PX

Five Ways North

B168QG

Francis Road

B168UT

Five Ways North

B168WU

Five Ways North

B169DP

Eldon Road

B24LR

Central

B24DN

Central

B25AR

Cannon Street

B32QA

Bull Street

B33AS

Edmund Street