B4 6DW 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.
Day-to-day life in B4 6DW has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (542 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6DW are sourced from Output Area E00186100 (shared with 265 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6DW.
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
No single demographic signal dominates B4 6DW — age 36, 7% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6DW. 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 6DW are high at 542 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
Brearley Nursery School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
St Thomas CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Expectations UK0.7 km
- Conference Aston0.6 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.8 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
- Britannia Hotel0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
436 nearby- Faraday Wharf1.0 km
- Sue's Cafe0.8 km
- Aramark at Selfridges Staff Restaura0.5 km
- Birmingham Conservatoire0.7 km
- Briste Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 431 more
Takeaway Shop
127 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
- + 122 more
Retailers - Other
193 nearby- Aston Way Service Station0.9 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven1.0 km
- Casper Stores0.6 km
- Globalgaming Arena0.5 km
- John Smith Guild Shop0.6 km
- + 188 more
Pub, NightClub
91 nearby- Barfly Club Ltd0.9 km
- Hennesseys Bar0.6 km
- Kerryman0.9 km
- Scruffy Murphys0.2 km
- Son Caney Cuba Bar1.0 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 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 Moor Street0.4 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 Station0.4 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B46DW · Data under Open Government Licence