Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6AB.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B4 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 7% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B4 6AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (701 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00186100 (shared with 265 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B4 6AB. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.3%
Asian / British Asian42.6%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near B4 6AB are high at 701 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting1534
Violence and sexual offences1434
Public order360
Other theft350
Drugs297

school Local Schools

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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.1 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils1.2 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

1.2 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.7 km
  • Conference Aston0.7 km
  • Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.7 km
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.3 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

432 nearby
  • Sue's Cafe0.9 km
  • Aramark at Selfridges Staff Restaura0.4 km
  • Birmingham Conservatoire0.7 km
  • Briste Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Bubble Waffles0.4 km
  • + 427 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

108 nearby
  • The Italian Lab1.0 km
  • The Shake Plug1.0 km
  • Chicken Hut0.4 km
  • Chillichicks0.6 km
  • Khan Palace Café0.6 km
  • + 103 more
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Retailers - Other

192 nearby
  • Aston Way Service Station0.9 km
  • Casper Stores0.6 km
  • Globalgaming Arena0.5 km
  • John Smith Guild Shop0.7 km
  • The Campus Shop1.0 km
  • + 187 more
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Pub, NightClub

95 nearby
  • Barfly Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Hennesseys Bar0.6 km
  • Kerryman0.8 km
  • Scruffy Murphys0.2 km
  • The Box Office0.2 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • Co Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km