Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WHITTALL STREET, B4 6DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTALL STREET, B4 6DH.

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Population

1,513

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B4 6DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

At 93% private renter occupancy, B4 6DH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

B4 6DH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Whittall Street, 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00186308 (shared with 111 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 6DH. The average age is 21.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.7%
Asian / British Asian35.5%
Black / African / Caribbean13.7%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near B4 6DH are high at 211 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 offences690
Shoplifting220
Public order174
Other theft153
Anti-social behaviour141

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 pupils0.8 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.8 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.2 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

183 nearby
  • BCG Food Pantry0.9 km
  • Primark Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • St Martins News0.8 km
  • Lolas Cupcakes0.7 km
  • Thorntons Plc0.3 km
  • + 178 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

361 nearby
  • Damascena Coffee House1.0 km
  • Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • Edwardian Tea Room, Museum & Art Gal0.8 km
  • La Vera Limited0.4 km
  • 4023 Mediterranean Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 356 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • The Italian Lab0.7 km
  • The Shake Plug0.7 km
  • Awesome Chips0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Love Chicken0.5 km
  • + 122 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.5 km
  • Expectations UK0.4 km
  • Comfort Inn0.9 km
  • Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.5 km
  • The Briar Rose0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

67 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.2 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • The Bureau Bar0.6 km
  • The Cocktail Club Birmingham0.5 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km