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.
B4 6HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6HA.
276
30
£ 29,500 /yr
59%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B46HA · Data under Open Government Licence