Postcode B15 2LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Edgbaston South & University area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edgbaston South & University is £72,656 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.
Edgbaston South & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Edgbaston South & University has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Edgbaston South & University is £72,656 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B15 2LZ.
Edgbaston South & University near B15 2LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.4 mi | Five Ways Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Five Ways Community Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £915,000 | £460 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £730,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 16 | £450,750 | £369 |
| Flats | 54 | £180,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £575,000 | £165,500 | £490,000 | £250,000 |
| 2017 | £625,000 | £185,000 | £472,720 | £283,500 |
| 2018 | £700,000 | £197,000 | £548,750 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | £762,500 | £200,000 | £480,000 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £782,500 | £185,000 | £411,500 | £295,000 |
| 2021 | £840,000 | £200,000 | £780,250 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £712,000 | £232,500 | £600,000 | £301,500 |
| 2023 | £967,500 | £199,000 | £745,000 | £345,000 |
| 2024 | £855,000 | £190,000 | £515,000 | £362,500 |
| 2025 | £975,000 | £189,000 | £750,000 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £595,500 | £180,000 | £835,000 | £388,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £347 | £219 | £300 | £251 |
| 2017 | £358 | £247 | £347 | £282 |
| 2018 | £387 | £263 | £356 | £283 |
| 2019 | £359 | £271 | £344 | £300 |
| 2020 | £403 | £237 | £348 | £293 |
| 2021 | £433 | £252 | £324 | £263 |
| 2022 | £445 | £273 | £424 | £302 |
| 2023 | £432 | £251 | £359 | £318 |
| 2024 | £449 | £254 | £349 | £369 |
| 2025 | £455 | £244 | £344 | £355 |
| 2026 | £470 | £212 | £494 | £372 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B15 2LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 11, Parkfield Close, Birmingham, B15 2NP | Detached | Freehold | £585,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 26, Pakenham Road, Birmingham, B15 2NE | Flats | Leasehold | £167,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 28, Pakenham Road, Birmingham, B15 2NE | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 10, Pakenham Road, Birmingham, B15 2NE | Detached | Freehold | £1,296,500 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Flat 21, Pakenham Village, 21, Gilldown Place, Birmingham, B15 2LR | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the B15 2LZ postcode area, located within Edgbaston South & University, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B15 2LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1-3 Templefield Square, Birmingham, B15 2LJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tony's Food Store | Stone Road, Birmingham, B15 2HG | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Mason's Local | 79 Cregoe Street, Birmingham, B15 2EY | Walking directions to Mason's Local |
| 0.4 mi | E Plus | Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1NR | Walking directions to E Plus |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TU | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B15 2LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Deirdre Caroline Alden
Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Bennett
Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B15 2LZ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B15 2LZ in Edgbaston South & University is £362,500 (about £333 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B15 2LZ, including West House School, Oasis Academy Woodview (Requires improvement) and James Brindley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B15 2LZ is Five Ways, about 507 m away.
B15 2LZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B15 2LZ is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Deirdre Caroline Alden (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matt Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).