Area Information for Birmingham, B15 3YU

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Edgbaston ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Edgbaston. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B15 3YU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B15 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 2005. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Edgbaston
Constituency Birmingham Edgbaston * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Edgbaston), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Birmingham, B15 3YU.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birmingham, B15 3YU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Birmingham, B15 3YU:

Stockdale Place, Birmingham, B15 3XH
Strutt Close, Birmingham, B15 3PW
Westfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3XA
Westfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3XB
Hermitage Road, Birmingham, B15 3US
Augustus Road, Birmingham, B15 3PG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B15 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 121
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 124
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 32
Owned with Mortgage 17
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 67
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 2
Total 125

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 58
Two People 49
Three People 11
Four People 7
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 126

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 58
Family Household 55
Other Household 11
Total 124

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 75
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 124

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Edgbaston constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 43% male.

Gender
Male 94
Female 124
Total 218

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 8
10-14 3
15-19 6
20-24 28
25-29 39
30-34 17
35-39 21
40-44 15
45-49 17
50-54 9
55-59 8
60-64 4
65-69 7
70-74 10
75-79 6
80-84 8
85+ 5
Total 218

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of B15 3YU there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 55% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 120
Married 52
Separated 2
Divorced 18
Widowed 7
Total 199

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 100
Good 86
Fair 22
Bad 8
Very Bad 1
Total 217

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

B15 3YU and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 65% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 128
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 12
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
No GCSEs or Equivalent 14
Other 4
Total 197

Ethnic Group Embed This

Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 54% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 117
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 22
Pakistani 9
Chinese 4
Other Asian 16
Black African 24
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 8
Other 5
Total 220

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), only 50% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 108
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 39
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 10
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 220

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), only 50% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 11% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 108
10+ Years 23
5-10 Years 19
2-5 Years 29
Less Than 2 Years 39
Total 218

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B15 3YU.

Passport(s) Held
None 12
United Kingdom 117
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 29
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 58
Christian 90
Buddhist 0
Hindu 17
Jewish 3
Muslim 23
Sikh 1
Other Religion 11
Not Stated 15
Total 218

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Edgbaston ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 19% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 78
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 9
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 38
Retired 36
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 9
Total 200

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 12
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 111

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 40
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 12
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 12
Semi-Routine Occupation 8
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 37
Total 200

Birmingham, B15 3YU is within the Edgbaston policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near B15 3YU
Neighbourhood Team Address Edgbaston
Quinton Road West
Quinton
B32 1LY
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2734

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B15 3YU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B15 3YU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B15 3YU. The nearest railway station is University (Birmingham), approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
University (Birmingham) 1.5 miles
Five Ways 1.5 miles
Jewellery Quarter 2 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 2 miles
Selly Oak 2.1 miles
Birmingham New Street 2.2 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2.2 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 2.4 miles
The Hawthorns 2.4 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 2.5 miles
Langley Green 2.8 miles
Bordesley 3 miles
Bournville 3.2 miles
Duddeston 3.5 miles
Rowley Regis 3.5 miles
Perry Barr 3.7 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 3.7 miles
Small Heath 3.8 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 3.9 miles
Adderley Park 4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B15 3YU. The nearest is Chad Vale Primary School, approximately half a mile away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B15 3YU. The nearest is St Paul's School for Girls, approximately 800 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Paul's School for Girls 800 yards May 2017
    
George Dixon Academy 860 yards June 2022
    
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 0.6 miles May 2024
    
Lordswood Boys' School 0.7 miles February 2022
    
Harborne Academy 0.8 miles June 2017
    
Edgbaston High School for Girls 0.9 miles  
Shireland Collegiate Academy 1.1 miles October 2024
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 1.1 miles  
Edgbaston College 1.4 miles  
City United Academy (CUA) 1.6 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B15 3YU. The nearest is Sherwood House Medical Practice, approximately 850 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Birmingham, B15 3YU. The nearest is Harborne Dental Practice, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Birmingham, B15 3YU. The nearest is Woodbourne Priory Hospital, approximately 530 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B15 3YU. The nearest is Boots-Birmingham - Hagley Rd, approximately 680 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.