B4 6HB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B4 6HB is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 21, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 54% 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 2% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6HB are sourced from Output Area E00186309 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6HB.
2,305
21
£ 29,500 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B4 6HB 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 6HB has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 6HB. The average age is 20.8. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B4 6HB are high at 168 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brearley Nursery School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Aston Manor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- BCG Food Pantry0.7 km
- Up and Running0.5 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
- Next To Nothing Ltd0.6 km
- Aston Way Service Station0.5 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
289 nearby- Damascena Coffee House0.9 km
- Lunch I1.0 km
- Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.7 km
- Black Bean0.5 km
- Coffee #10.7 km
- + 284 more
Takeaway Shop
121 nearby- The Italian Lab0.4 km
- The Shake Plug0.4 km
- Mikos Gyros0.5 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.5 km
- App Kitchen0.5 km
- + 116 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
- Expectations UK0.2 km
- Campanile Hotel1.0 km
- Conference Aston0.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
- Simply Local Convenience Store0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Scruffy Murphys0.6 km
- The Box Office0.6 km
- The Gosta Green0.7 km
- The Lounge0.6 km
- Actress & Bishop0.6 km
- + 54 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km
- Birmingham0.5 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B46HB · Data under Open Government Licence