B4 6FN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B4 6FN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (351 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6FN are sourced from Output Area E00186106 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6FN.
846
22
£ 29,500 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B4 6FN 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
B4 6FN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 92% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B4 6FN. The average age is 22.3. 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 6FN are high at 351 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
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
King Solomon International Business School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
188 nearby- Mr Pretzel0.7 km
- PME Cake0.7 km
- Rippleglen News0.9 km
- Thorntons Plc0.4 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.4 km
- + 183 more
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.6 km
- In A Box 30.8 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.9 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
381 nearby- Hanbao0.8 km
- Sunflower Lounge0.8 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.8 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
- Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.6 km
- + 376 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Subway Unit 60.8 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.8 km
- Donnas Pantry1.0 km
- Love Chicken0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 91 more
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Expectations UK0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.1 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
- The Adagio0.6 km
- + 14 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)0.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B46FN · Data under Open Government Licence