B4 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 200 active and 266 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B4 (52%) is characterised by a student neighbourhood — HMOs, shared houses, high turnover, lively atmosphere, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (21%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a deprived urban area with significant social housing and lower incomes. Overall, B4 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in B4 are around £293k, up 0.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B4 at 885 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district's average age of 26 reflects a young, transient community — common near universities or with a high concentration of rental properties.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B4 postcode area.
4,627
26
£ 23,700 /yr
10%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
At 79% private renter occupancy, B4 is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Goodway Nursery School
Rubery Nursery School
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
Hawthorn Primary School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Rednal Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Birmingham Forum
- Eagle & Ball Public House
- North Taproom: Snowhill
- Scruffy Murphys
- Talk Bar
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- & More Coffee House
- B4 Bar
- Baguette Du Maison 2
- Bar Opus At Snowhill
- Big Johns City
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- LONDIS ONYX
- Awesome Chips
- Baguette World
- Baguettes 4 Less
- Pepe's Piri Piri
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Boots The Chemists Ltd
- Costcutter
- Next To Nothing Ltd
- Co Operative Group Limited
- Aston Student's Union Shop
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Conference Aston
- Expectations UK
- Holiday Inn Express
- Salvation Army
- The Bull
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op
- Tesco
- Tesco Stores
- Tesco Stores Ltd
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Area Profile: B4 · Data under Open Government Licence