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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

B11SG

Granville Street

B11SL

Waterfront Walk

B11TX

Waterfront Walk

B12RX

Edward Street

B152AR

Great Colmore Street

B152DE

Newhope Close

B152DS

Lexington Gardens

B168AL

Broad Street

B24LR

Central

B168JD

Duchess Road

B168JE

Francis Road

B168PX

Five Ways North

B168QG

Francis Road

B168UT

Five Ways North

B168WU

Five Ways North

B169DP

Eldon Road

B24DN

Central

B25AR

Cannon Street

B32QA

Bull Street

B33AS

Edmund Street

B46AR

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46NE

Newton Street

B46UD

Corporation Street

B54BU

Smallbrook Queensway

B11TH

Holliday Street

B11WG

Digbeth

B12JZ

Bridge Street

B151AX

Five Ways North

B151EH

Tennant Street

B151EJ

Bishopsgate Street

B152AT

Great Colmore Street

B152DU

Lexington Gardens

B152DW

Wheeleys Lane

B160PP

Freeth Street

B168HY

Beaufort Road

B168JR

Huntly Road

B168RU

Rodney Close

B168XQ

Cawdor Crescent

B169EN

Coxwell Gardens

B187AD

Eyre Street

B33JY

Central

B46FN

Masshouse Lane

B47AA

Bull Street

B166UA

Five Ways North

B11BB

New Street

B11BD

Swallow Street

B11JG

Gough Street

B11LY

Central

B11QD

Chapmans Passage

B11SN

Waterfront Walk

B11TT

Central

B11UE

Digbeth

B12AF

Central

B12UH

St Marks Street

B151LZ

Islington Row Middleway

B151AE

Broad Street

B151AZ

Broad Street

B168JP

Huntly Road

B168RW

St Vincent Street West

B169DX

Daisy Road

B24JQ

New Street

B24LE

High Street

B25AE

Cannon Street

B25LG

Temple Row

B25QB

Waterloo Street

B32HB

Church Street

B32QZ

Edmund Street

B46NF

Newton Street

B54EW

Smallbrook Queensway

B12AZ

Central

B22ZU

Central

B12SY

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B11QL

Blucher Street

B11UH

Digbeth

B11UQ

Digbeth

B12HR

Brunswick Square

B12NN

Civic Close

B12NU

Gas Street

B12SL

Clement Street

B152BQ

Bell Barn Road

B151HB

Bishopsgate Street

B152DN

Bell Barn Road

B160QN

Freeth Street

B168BU

Morville Street

B168BP

Ryland Street

B168HZ

Beaufort Road

B168JA

Hagley Road

B168PS

Shyltons Croft

B169EH

Reservoir Retreat

B169RT

Five Ways North

B187DA

Middleway View

B24SJ

Central

B25QJ

Bennett's Hill

B25QP

Bennett's Hill

B32PW

Central

B32RB

Temple Row

B46FS

Masshouse Lane

B46NY

Whittall Street

B47NA

Corporation Street

B11AY

Birchfield Road
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Data Sources

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