Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6FJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6FJ 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 6FJ 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 6FJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ashted Circus 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Average age 22 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 (333 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6FJ 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 6FJ. 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 6FJ are high at 333 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.

Shoplifting835
Violence and sexual offences740
Public order209
Other theft182
Anti-social behaviour140

school Local Schools

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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.3 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.8 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.9 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.1 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

189 nearby
  • Mr Pretzel0.7 km
  • PME Cake0.7 km
  • Rippleglen News0.9 km
  • Thorntons Plc0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.4 km
  • + 184 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

78 nearby
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.6 km
  • In A Box 30.8 km
  • Roxy Ball Room0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

386 nearby
  • Hanbao0.9 km
  • Sunflower Lounge0.8 km
  • Tasty Restaurant0.8 km
  • Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
  • Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 381 more
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Takeaway Shop

103 nearby
  • Subway Unit 60.8 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.8 km
  • Donnas Pantry0.9 km
  • Love Chicken0.3 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 98 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.2 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
  • The Adagio0.6 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.2 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km