B15 2RU

Edgbaston, Birmingham

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At a glance

No premises in B15 2RU can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more). The average home in Birmingham sold for £234,257 in the latest House Price Index, up 2.5% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 79 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From B15 2RU, the nearest secondary is Harborne Academy, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is University Medical Practice, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk.

University station is 0.7 mi away, about a 15 minute walk; Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) (tram, metro or Underground) is 0.9 mi away, about a 18 minute walk; the nearest park is 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableNone

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)None

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)None

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)None

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Birmingham 079

79Moderate · 6/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Birmingham

125Very high · 9/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	28	34	Moderate · 5/10
Vehicle crime	11	5.0	Very high · 10/10
Other theft	9.8	6.5	Very high · 9/10
Burglary	6.9	3.6	Very high · 10/10
Bicycle theft	5.9	0.8	Very high · 10/10
Public order	4.1	6.7	Moderate · 4/10
Criminal damage and arson	3.7	6.7	Low · 3/10
Shoplifting	3.3	8.6	Moderate · 5/10
Robbery	1.5	1.4	High · 8/10
Anti-social behaviour	1.4	15	Low · 1/10
Possession of weapons	1.2	1.0	High · 8/10
Theft from the person	1.1	1.7	Very high · 9/10
Other crime	1.0	2.1	Low · 3/10
Drugs	0.9	3.3	Low · 2/10

Birmingham 079: October 2025 to September 2026, 10,278 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Birmingham 079 Birmingham England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Hallfield SchoolOther independent school · ages 0–16

0.4 mi

Priory SchoolOther independent school · ages 0–18

0.5 mi

Edgbaston High School for GirlsOther independent school · ages 2–19 · Girls

0.5 mi

The Blue Coat School BirminghamOther independent school · ages 3–11

0.6 mi

St George's School EdgbastonOther independent school · ages 2–19

0.6 mi

Secondary

Hallfield SchoolOther independent school · ages 0–16

0.4 mi

Priory SchoolOther independent school · ages 0–18

0.5 mi

Edgbaston High School for GirlsOther independent school · ages 2–19 · Girls

0.5 mi

Nursery, special and other

Mander Portman Woodward Independent CollegeOther independent school · ages 14–19

0.7 mi

St Thomas Centre Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5

Ofsted: GoodInspected 16 Jul 2024 · Report

1.1 mi

Selly Oak Nursery School

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

BootsPharmacy · B17 9NR

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Superdrug PharmacyPharmacy · B17 9NN

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Zain the ChemistPharmacy · B5 7PF

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

GP practices

University Medical PracticeGP practice · B15 2QU

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Harborne Medical PracticeGP practice · B17 0HG

0.9 mi · 17 min walk

Bournbrook Varsity Medical CentreGP practice · B29 7DU

1.0 mi · 19 min walk

Dentists

Pritchatts Road (Dental Surgery)Dental practice · B15 2QU

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Dental SurgeryDental practice · B15 3HN

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Signature Orthodontics LTDDental practice · B15 3HE

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Hospitals

Uhcw - the Harborne HospitalHospital · B15 2FQ

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

The Harborne HospitalHospital · B15 2FQ

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Bmi the Priory HospitalHospital · B5 7UG

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

University

0.7 mi · 15 min walk

Five Ways

1.0 mi · 20 min walk

Selly Oak

1.3 mi

Birmingham New Street

1.7 mi

Tram and metro

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

1.1 mi · 23 min walk

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.4 mito the nearest park

2parks within a 10 minute walk

7.5hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Sports ground2.7 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Bowling green (2 nearby)nearest 0.6 hectares

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Edgbaston Golf CourseGolf course · 58 hectares

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Edgbaston Guinea GardensAllotments or community garden · 4.7 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Park or garden4.7 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Winterbourne House and GardensPark or garden · 2.8 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Tennis courts (4 nearby)nearest 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Sports ground (5 nearby)nearest 5.3 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Edgbaston Priory ClubTennis courts · 6.3 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis SocietySports ground · 0.9 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Harborne Hill AllotmentsAllotments or community garden · 3.0 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 1.3 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£72,656

£49,775 after tax

Birmingham

£45,309

£34,649 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£72,656

After tax£49,775

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£30,630Birmingham £27,077 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Birmingham 079); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 30,957 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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Most deprivedLeast deprived

55% of Birmingham's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Decile 10

Employment

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Decile 10

Education, skills and training

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Decile 10

Health and disability

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Decile 7

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

59% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 30% in Birmingham and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about B15 2RU

What is the crime rate in B15 2RU?

The neighbourhood records 79 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Birmingham the rate is 125 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in B15 2RU?

The average home in Birmingham sold for £234,257 in the latest House Price Index, up 2.5% on a year earlier. By type: detached £443,346, semi-detached £275,144, terraced £221,903, flats £144,814. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near B15 2RU?

The nearest secondary school is Harborne Academy, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in B15 2RU?

No premises in B15 2RU can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more). Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to B15 2RU?

University is 0.7 mi away, about a 15 minute walk, and Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) (tram, metro or Underground) is 0.9 mi away, about a 18 minute walk.

What is the average household income in B15 2RU?

The ONS estimates average household income of £72,656 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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