Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B5 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4AD.

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Population

561

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B5 4AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

B5 4AD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% 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

B5 4AD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B5 4AD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (665 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B5 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00175659 (shared with 12 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 B5 4AD. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.3%
Asian / British Asian34.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 B5 4AD are high at 665 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1261
Shoplifting824
Other theft311
Public order271
Drugs257

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.1 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

190 nearby
  • Mr Pretzel0.5 km
  • PME Cake0.4 km
  • Up and Running0.5 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.7 km
  • + 185 more
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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • The Victoria0.2 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.8 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.7 km
  • Ghost Club0.5 km
  • Missing Bar0.7 km
  • + 113 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

479 nearby
  • Sunflower Lounge0.4 km
  • Tasty Restaurant0.3 km
  • Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.3 km
  • Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.6 km
  • Black Bean0.6 km
  • + 474 more
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Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Subway Unit 60.4 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.4 km
  • Donnas Pantry0.6 km
  • JAM PICK AND MIX0.5 km
  • Unit 30.3 km
  • + 84 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Comfort Inn0.3 km
  • Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.5 km
  • Selina0.9 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.6 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.2 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km