Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6HA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

276

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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6/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, B4 6HA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 6HA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

Within the B4 district, this postcode is characterised by a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6HA are sourced from Output Area E00175735 (shared with 4 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 6HA. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.2%
Asian / British Asian22.7%
Black / African / Caribbean19.5%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 13%
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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 rates near B4 6HA are high at 156 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.

Violence and sexual offences560
Other theft134
Public order134
Vehicle crime118
Anti-social behaviour98

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.6 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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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.9 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.9 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils1.0 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Joy Express0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Crussh Juice Bars0.5 km
  • Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Ltd0.8 km
  • Simply Local0.8 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

312 nearby
  • Chao Cafe0.9 km
  • Faraday Wharf0.9 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.4 km
  • Bukka Kitchen0.6 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • + 307 more
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Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.8 km
  • Mikos Gyros0.4 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.4 km
  • App Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 122 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.3 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.3 km
  • Selina0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.4 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Co Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

63 nearby
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Dirty Martini Birmingham0.6 km
  • Fox and Chance0.8 km
  • Old Contemptibles0.4 km
  • Otherworld0.7 km
  • + 58 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
  • Birmingham0.5 km
  • Birmingham New 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)0.3 km