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B15 2AP

Great Colmore Street

Ladywood

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Overview

Postcode B15 2AP is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The median sale price in Ladywood is £170,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £112,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,222 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from B15 2AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Digbeth near B15 2AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B15 2AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Birmingham New Street

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham New Street
0.5 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways
0.5 mi

Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B15 2AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoonlit ParkSmallWalking directions to Moonlit Park
0.3 miSunset ParkSmallWalking directions to Sunset Park
0.2 miSt. Thomas' Peace GardenSmallWalking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden

Area Profile

Population
535
Population density
7,772.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.5(+173%)
Drugs
19.84(+640%)
Other theft
18.03(+217%)
Vehicle crime
15.33(+135%)
Robbery
8.12(+431%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Chinese
131
24.53%
British
119
22.28%
African
66
12.36%
Other White
62
11.61%
Indian
38
7.12%
Total population: 534

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
316
63.45%
Level 3 (A level)
82
16.47%
No qualifications
32
6.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
4.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
4.22%
Total 16+ residents: 498

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
203
76.89%
Other social rented
26
9.85%
Owns with a mortgage
20
7.58%
Owns outright
8
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.52%
Total households: 264

Property prices in Ladywood

Median price: £170,000
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 131
Typical range (middle 50%): £112K – £250K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ladywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£350,000£350
Terraced24£255,000£257
Flats102£158,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ladywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£165,000£175,000£173,750
2017£202,500£179,950£190,000£161,000
2018£267,500£194,000£190,000£177,500
2019£235,000£202,000£225,000£295,000
2020£290,000£221,086£156,500£379,000
2021£335,000£226,476£289,950£368,000
2022£315,000£194,000£235,000£250,000
2023—£205,000£187,000£325,000
2024£275,000£202,500£280,000£310,500
2025£303,750£200,000£305,000£382,500
2026—£137,500£298,750£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£270£211£189
2017£326£307£226£172
2018£278£338£213£196
2019£233£348£243£269
2020£271£399£205£255
2021£266£400£274£270
2022£395£315£266£259
2023—£305£354£292
2024£206£317£326£312
2025£306£310£349£291
2026—£252£331£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ladywood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 2025Apartment 5, 2, St Catherines Close, Birmingham, B15 2FNFlatsLeasehold£170,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 12, City Walk Apartments, 17, Bow Street, Birmingham, B1 1DWFlatsLeasehold£160,000
25 Jun 2025Apartment 8, City Walk Apartments, 17, Bow Street, Birmingham, B1 1DWFlatsLeasehold£162,500
13 Apr 2026601, Axium, 40, Windmill Street, Birmingham, B1 1GBFlatsLeasehold£290,000
31 Mar 2026604, Axium, 40, Windmill Street, Birmingham, B1 1GBFlatsLeasehold£288,000

Schools

In the B15 2AP postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B15 2AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimarySt Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.1 miPrimarySt Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.1 miSecondaryRiverside Virtual CollegeOnline provider

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B15 2AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B15 2AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily96-98 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miOriental SupermarketHolloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NBWalking directions to Oriental Supermarket
0.2 miCostcutterExeter Street, Birmingham, B1 1NGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miBest-one46 Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NGWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miI-convenienceEssex Street, Birmingham, B5 4TWWalking directions to I-convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B15 2AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Raheem Humphreys

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardLadywoodE05011151
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DigbethE02006896
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 135BE01033567
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B15 2AP

Is B15 2AP (Digbeth) safe?

The area around B15 2AP records about 197 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and other theft.

What is the average house price near B15 2AP?

The median sale price around B15 2AP in Ladywood is £170,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B15 2AP?

There are 20 schools close to B15 2AP, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Good) and Riverside Virtual College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B15 2AP?

The closest station to B15 2AP is Birmingham New Street, about 716 m away.

How deprived is the area around B15 2AP?

B15 2AP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B15 2AP (Digbeth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B15 2AP is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).