Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

227

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B4 6AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B4 6AD is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

B4 6AD 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (672 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00186232 (shared with 245 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 6AD. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.8%
Asian / British Asian21.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near B4 6AD are high at 672 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1468
Shoplifting1419
Public order353
Other theft351
Drugs294

school Local Schools

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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.1 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils1.1 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils1.2 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.2 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 Ring0.8 km
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.3 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

435 nearby
  • Faraday Wharf1.0 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.8 km
  • Aramark at Selfridges Staff Restaura0.5 km
  • Birmingham Conservatoire0.7 km
  • Briste Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • + 430 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

126 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros1.0 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...1.0 km
  • The Italian Lab0.9 km
  • The Shake Plug0.9 km
  • Chicken Hut0.4 km
  • + 121 more
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Retailers - Other

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

91 nearby
  • Barfly Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Hennesseys Bar0.6 km
  • Kerryman0.9 km
  • Scruffy Murphys0.3 km
  • The Box Office0.2 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • Co Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.0 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km