Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6HD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

533

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

8%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B4 6HD 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B4 6HD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 6HD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6HD are sourced from Output Area E00186107 (shared with 22 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 6HD. The average age is 21.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.5%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean41.2%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

8%Active
FT: 5%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near B4 6HD are high at 180 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.

Violence and sexual offences610
Public order146
Other theft130
Shoplifting108
Vehicle crime105

school Local Schools

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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 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 pupils0.7 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

106 nearby
  • BCG Food Pantry0.8 km
  • Up and Running0.6 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.6 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.6 km
  • Aston Way Service Station0.4 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

251 nearby
  • Damascena Coffee House0.9 km
  • Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.8 km
  • Black Bean0.5 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.6 km
  • + 246 more
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Takeaway Shop

114 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
  • + 109 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
  • Expectations UK0.1 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.9 km
  • Conference Aston0.4 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.5 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
  • Simply Local Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • Scruffy Murphys0.6 km
  • The Box Office0.6 km
  • The Gosta Green0.6 km
  • The Lounge0.6 km
  • Actress & Bishop0.6 km
  • + 55 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)0.4 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km