B4 6GD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B4 6GD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6GD are sourced from Output Area E00186272 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6GD.
178
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£ 46,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 66% social renting, B4 6GD 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 6GD. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 around B4 6GD is above average at 126 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Up and Running0.5 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
- Next To Nothing Ltd0.7 km
- Stars0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Expectations UK0.4 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Crowne Plaza1.0 km
- The Briar Rose0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
291 nearby- Black Bean0.6 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- M&M Catering0.5 km
- Sushi Passion0.6 km
- + 286 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.4 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
119 nearby- Mikos Gyros0.4 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.4 km
- App Kitchen0.7 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.7 km
- All Greek Street Food0.8 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- All Bar One0.4 km
- Dirty Martini Birmingham0.6 km
- Fox and Chance0.8 km
- Old Contemptibles0.4 km
- Otherworld0.7 km
- + 62 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham0.6 km
- Birmingham New Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B46GD · Data under Open Government Licence