Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6EQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

312

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B4 6EQ — age 36, 7% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

B4 6EQ 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 6EQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (491 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6EQ are sourced from Output Area E00186100 (shared with 265 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 6EQ. 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

White / British31.3%
Asian / British Asian42.6%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 6EQ are high at 491 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.

Shoplifting1362
Violence and sexual offences1311
Public order338
Other theft315
Anti-social behaviour263

school Local Schools

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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.1 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.1 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

1.2 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.2 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Eastside0.8 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.3 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

431 nearby
  • Faraday Wharf0.9 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.8 km
  • Aramark at Selfridges Staff Restaura0.5 km
  • Birmingham Conservatoire0.7 km
  • Briste Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • + 426 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

129 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros0.9 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.9 km
  • The Italian Lab0.9 km
  • The Shake Plug0.9 km
  • Incognito Kitchens1.0 km
  • + 124 more
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Retailers - Other

193 nearby
  • Aston Way Service Station0.8 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.9 km
  • Casper Stores0.6 km
  • Globalgaming Arena0.6 km
  • John Smith Guild Shop0.6 km
  • + 188 more
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Pub, NightClub

90 nearby
  • Barfly Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Hennesseys Bar0.6 km
  • Kerryman0.9 km
  • Scruffy Murphys0.2 km
  • The Box Office0.2 km
  • + 85 more
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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 Snow Hill0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.0 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.4 km