B4 6ET is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B4 6ET is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 2% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6ET are sourced from Output Area E00186309 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6ET.
2,305
21
£ 29,500 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B4 6ET 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.
Area Character
With 54% social renting, B4 6ET is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B4 6ET. The average age is 20.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B4 6ET are high at 178 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Brearley Nursery School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Aston Manor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- BCG Food Pantry0.7 km
- Primark Stores Ltd0.8 km
- St Martins News1.0 km
- Lolas Cupcakes1.0 km
- Thorntons Plc0.5 km
- + 130 more
Restaurant, Cafe
309 nearby- Damascena Coffee House0.8 km
- Lunch I1.0 km
- Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.7 km
- Edwardian Tea Room, Museum & Art Gal0.8 km
- La Vera Limited0.7 km
- + 304 more
Takeaway Shop
124 nearby- The Italian Lab0.5 km
- The Shake Plug0.5 km
- Awesome Chips0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Love Chicken0.7 km
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
- Expectations UK0.2 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.7 km
- The Briar Rose0.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.5 km
- The Bureau Bar0.7 km
- The Cocktail Club Birmingham0.7 km
- The Gunmakers Arms0.1 km
- The Clements Bar0.6 km
- + 55 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham0.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B46ET · Data under Open Government Licence