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.
B4 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6AB.
312
36
£ 46,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B46AB · Data under Open Government Licence