Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6DZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6DZ 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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1/10
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1/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

B4 6DZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 93% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 6DZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6DZ 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 6DZ. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near B4 6DZ are high at 221 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 offences742
Shoplifting223
Public order182
Other theft169
Anti-social behaviour153

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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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.9 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 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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Restaurant, Cafe

371 nearby
  • Compass Group Cafe Delluci1.0 km
  • La Galleria0.7 km
  • Starbucks Level 71.0 km
  • T40.6 km
  • Waterstones Cafe W0.6 km
  • + 366 more
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Retailers - Other

184 nearby
  • T2 Tea Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Select N Save0.8 km
  • Aston Way Service Station0.6 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
  • + 179 more
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Takeaway Shop

129 nearby
  • Doughnotts0.7 km
  • The Original Patty Company0.7 km
  • Chicken Hut0.2 km
  • Chillichicks0.8 km
  • Khan Palace Café0.9 km
  • + 124 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Conference Aston0.4 km
  • Crowne Plaza1.0 km
  • The Briar Rose0.5 km
  • Salvation Army0.2 km
  • The Bull0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

70 nearby
  • Hennesseys Bar0.8 km
  • Scruffy Murphys0.3 km
  • The Box Office0.3 km
  • The Gosta Green0.7 km
  • The Lounge0.5 km
  • + 65 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.4 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Poundland0.4 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 Station0.2 km
  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km