Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6GD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

178

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British34.7%
Asian / British Asian17.0%
Black / African / Caribbean24.4%
Other / Mixed23.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 15%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences498
Vehicle crime142
Other theft117
Public order99
Anti-social behaviour88

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.5 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.6 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils1.1 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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