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B15 2BS

Colbrand Grove

Ladywood

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Overview

Postcode B15 2BS is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Attwood Green & Park Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Attwood Green & Park Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Attwood Green & Park Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from B15 2BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Attwood Green & Park Central near B15 2BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B15 2BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways
0.6 mi

Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
8,655.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.76(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.16(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.53(-30%)
Other theft
5.65(-1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
27.49%
Other White
59
14.36%
Indian
48
11.68%
Chinese
29
7.06%
Arab
26
6.33%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
258
72.07%
Level 3 (A level)
48
13.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.47%
No qualifications
15
4.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
2.79%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
103
47.03%
Owns with a mortgage
54
24.66%
Other social rented
31
14.16%
Owns outright
19
8.68%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.57%
Total households: 219

Property prices in Ladywood

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £273K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 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-Detached6£310,000£352
Terraced26£275,500£275
Detached1£237,500£306
Flats110£167,400£272

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£142,500£237,500£241,000
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£253£350£231
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 2BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 2BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Apartment 19, 10, Bell Barn Road, Birmingham, B15 2DHFlatsLeasehold£155,000
15 Jan 202627, Hamilton Apartments, 2, Spring Street, Birmingham, B15 2DQFlatsLeasehold£222,000
27 Feb 202531, Hamilton Apartments, 2, Spring Street, Birmingham, B15 2DQFlatsLeasehold£170,000
08 Jan 2026Apartment 24, 105, Bell Barn Road, Birmingham, B15 2GLFlatsLeasehold£225,000
07 Aug 2025Apartment 5, 105, Bell Barn Road, Birmingham, B15 2GLFlatsLeasehold£168,000

Schools

In the B15 2BS postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B15 2BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurserySt Thomas Centre Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.0 miNot applicableJames Brindley SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryOasis Academy WoodviewAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B15 2BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B15 2BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMason's Local79 Cregoe Street, Birmingham, B15 2EYWalking directions to Mason's Local
0.2 miCo-op FoodLexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTony's Food StoreStone Road, Birmingham, B15 2HGWalking directions to Tony's Food Store
0.3 miSpar51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisons Daily96-98 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2BS, 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)Attwood Green & Park CentralE02006895
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 134CE01033624
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2011-11-01

Frequently asked questions about B15 2BS

Is B15 2BS (Attwood Green & Park Central) safe?

The area around B15 2BS records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B15 2BS?

The median sale price around B15 2BS in Attwood Green & Park Central is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B15 2BS?

There are 20 schools close to B15 2BS, including St Thomas Centre Nursery School (Outstanding), James Brindley School (Good) and Oasis Academy Woodview (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B15 2BS?

The closest station to B15 2BS is Five Ways, about 577 m away.

How deprived is the area around B15 2BS?

B15 2BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B15 2BS (Attwood Green & Park Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B15 2BS 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).