B4 6AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
The people who live in B4 6AR are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (360 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00186100 (shared with 265 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6AR.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B4 6AR spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6AR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B4 6AR are high at 360 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
Brearley Nursery School
Aston University Engineering Academy
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
187 nearby- Alleway's Confectionary0.8 km
- Ann Summers0.7 km
- Bakery0.6 km
- Bpas0.6 km
- Cranberry0.7 km
- + 182 more
Pub, NightClub
79 nearby- All Bar One0.6 km
- The Florence0.4 km
- Theatrix0.5 km
- Be at One0.6 km
- Maries Bar0.7 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
406 nearby- Avanti West Coast0.6 km
- Bills Restaurants0.6 km
- Bompas and Parr Ltd0.7 km
- Catering Department Chiltern Railway0.6 km
- City Of Birmingham0.6 km
- + 401 more
Takeaway Shop
135 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Lazeez Shawarma Ltd0.6 km
- Baguette World0.3 km
- Caspian Pizza0.3 km
- DFC Chicken0.3 km
- + 130 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.8 km
- Britannia Hotel0.5 km
- Salvation Army0.3 km
- The Bull0.4 km
- Crowne Plaza0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Co Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.2 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.2 km
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B46AR · Data under Open Government Licence