B4 6AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B4 6AJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (416 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00186100 (shared with 265 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6AJ.
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 6AJ 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 6AJ. 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 6AJ are high at 416 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.
school Local Schools
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Aston University Engineering Academy
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Expectations UK0.6 km
- Conference Aston0.6 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
- Britannia Hotel0.4 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
421 nearby- Faraday Wharf0.9 km
- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
- Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters1.0 km
- Aramark at Selfridges Staff Restaura0.6 km
- Birmingham Conservatoire0.7 km
- + 416 more
Takeaway Shop
139 nearby- Mikos Gyros0.9 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.9 km
- The Italian Lab0.8 km
- The Shake Plug0.8 km
- App Kitchen1.0 km
- + 134 more
Retailers - Other
192 nearby- BCG Food Pantry1.0 km
- Aston Way Service Station0.8 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.9 km
- Casper Stores0.7 km
- Globalgaming Arena0.7 km
- + 187 more
Pub, NightClub
88 nearby- Barfly Club Ltd1.0 km
- Hennesseys Bar0.7 km
- Kerryman1.0 km
- Scruffy Murphys0.2 km
- The Box Office0.2 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
- Co Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.2 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B46AJ · Data under Open Government Licence