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.
NAVIGATION STREET, B5 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVIGATION STREET, B5 4AE.
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£ 46,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Oasis Academy Woodview
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B54AE · Data under Open Government Licence