Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B6 postcode area.

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Population

20,663

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 31,075 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B6 — 63% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

home £248,381 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B6 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 420 active and 452 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B6 (46%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (33%). Overall, B6 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in B6 are around £248k. Safety: Crime runs above average across B6 at 526 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 32, B6 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.9%
Asian / British Asian63.4%
Black / African / Caribbean19.3%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 5%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4773
Public order1009
Drugs962
Criminal damage and arson884
Anti-social behaviour662

school Local Schools

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Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement198 pupils
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Caslon Primary Community School

Good250 pupils
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Huntingtree Primary School

Good450 pupils
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Hurst Green Primary School

Good418 pupils
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils
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Newfield Park Primary School

Good466 pupils
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St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils
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Cradley CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • A J Food Store
  • Homeplace Kitchen Limited
  • Post Office
  • REEF London Limited/Wendy's
  • Centresoft Ltd
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Barton Arms
  • Blue Nile Tavern
  • Christophers lounge
  • Flat
  • Karen Ashmore Services
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Aston Villa Football Club
  • Etty's Family Diner Cafe - Unit 5
  • Filthy Wings
  • South Aston United Reformed Church
  • Advance Enablement
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Al Medina Midlands
  • Exotic Foods UK Ltd
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)
  • Haq Halal
  • New Medina Superstore
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Cake Shop Aston
  • Caspian Pizza
  • Charlies
  • Classic Fish Bar
  • Dr Patty
  • + 46 more