Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NAVIGATION STREET, B5 4AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVIGATION STREET, B5 4AE.

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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 4AE 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 4AE 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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B5 4AE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Navigation Street, 0.2km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B5 4AE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (585 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B5 4AE 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 4AE. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 187,000

19 sales · Mean £ 191,157

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

Crime rates near B5 4AE are high at 585 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 offences1291
Shoplifting750
Other theft319
Public order278
Drugs268

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

192 nearby
  • Mr Pretzel0.5 km
  • PME Cake0.3 km
  • Up and Running0.6 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.6 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.7 km
  • + 187 more
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Pub, NightClub

119 nearby
  • The Victoria0.1 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.8 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.7 km
  • Ghost Club0.4 km
  • Missing Bar0.6 km
  • + 114 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

477 nearby
  • Sunflower Lounge0.3 km
  • Tasty Restaurant0.3 km
  • Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.3 km
  • Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.6 km
  • Black Bean0.7 km
  • + 472 more
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Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • Subway Unit 60.3 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.3 km
  • Donnas Pantry0.7 km
  • JAM PICK AND MIX0.5 km
  • Unit 30.3 km
  • + 82 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Comfort Inn0.2 km
  • Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.5 km
  • Selina1.0 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.0 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.1 km
  • Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km