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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

B11BL

John Bright Street

B24AA

Hill Street

B11FF

Holliday Street

B11PQ

Attwood Green & Park Central

B12EP

Brindley Drive

B12PZ

King Edward's Road

B152EY

Longleat Avenue

B168BZ

Ryland Street

B168DJ

Rodney Close

B168ET

St Vincent Street

B168NH

Duchess Road

B168UE

Beaufort Road

B168XF

Edgbaston North

B169DU

Mostyn Road

B24BT

Navigation Street

B24HD

New Street

B24RQ

Corporation Street

B25DP

Temple Passage

B25EE

Cannon Street

B25EF

Cannon Street

B33SP

Margaret Street

B46FE

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B46FF

Masshouse Lane

B46GA

Snow Hill Queensway

B47SL

High Street

B54AA

Navigation Street

B54AE

Navigation Street

B54BP

North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B54EG

Dudley Street

B166TU

Five Ways North

B11LB

Washington Street

B11NS

Ernest Street

B11TJ

Holliday Street

B12HQ

Broad Street

B12PE

Summer Hill Street

B12PR

Daley Close

B12ST

Anderton Street

B160DP

Summerfield

B151DB

Bishopsgate Street

B151EF

Broad Street

B151FH

Broad Street

B151NQ

Islington Row Middleway

B152DA

Bell Barn Road

B166HD

Five Ways North

B160WH

Five Ways North

B168AJ

Sheepcote Street

B168WP

Sherborne Street

B169EW

Reservoir Road

B24NU

New Street

B33AP

Colmore Row

B32BH

Colmore Row

B32PB

Livery Street

B33RJ

Newhall Street

B46FG

Central

B46FJ

Masshouse Lane

B47SY

Carrs Lane

B22ZP

Central

B11FU

Commercial Street

B11FW

Windmill Street

B11LN

Ellis Street

B11SE

Central

B11XL

Central

B160QZ

Freeth Street

B152AP

Great Colmore Street

B152BG

Alfred Knight Way

B152DY

Cregoe Street

B168DW

Ladywood Middleway

B168HJ

Grosvenor Street West

B168US

Five Ways North

B168WR

Ladywood - Summer Hill

B169DR

Clark Street

B169EG

Reservoir Road

B24PE

New Street

B24RS

Central

B24RX

Central

B32BJ

Colmore Row

B33AA

Central

B46GF

Central

B46QF

Corporation Street

B169XQ

Five Ways North

B11BE

John Bright Street

B11LE

Chapmans Passage

B11LX

Digbeth

B11PE

Sutton Street

B11RH

Commercial Street

B11UF

Digbeth

B12AH

Central

B151BJ

Broad Street

B151FG

Broad Street

B151FN

Broad Street

B152AN

Bristol Street

B152BY

Great Colmore Street

B152DH

Bell Barn Road

B152DR

Lee Bank Middleway

B152DZ

Bristol Street

B152FE

St Catherines Close

B168BA

Gilby Road

B168EE

Ashton Croft

B168RS

Ledbury Close

B168WG

Sheepcote Street
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Data Sources

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