B5 4AN is a lively urban neighbourhood on Hill Street, 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B5 4AN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (488 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL STREET, B5 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, B5 4AN.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, B5 4AN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 4AN. The average age is 27.9. 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 B5 4AN are high at 488 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
Chandos Primary School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
117 nearby- Big Bulls Head0.8 km
- Glamorous Show Bar0.2 km
- Sobar Bar0.2 km
- Subside Bar Ltd0.7 km
- The Keg and Grill Limited0.3 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
466 nearby- Falafel Munch0.8 km
- Hampton By Hilton Birmingham1.0 km
- Hongkong Dining0.3 km
- Revolution Birmingham1.0 km
- Shogun Sushi Noodle Bar & Teppan-Yak0.5 km
- + 461 more
Takeaway Shop
95 nearby- Rodroj Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Doughnotts0.5 km
- The Original Patty Company0.4 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX0.4 km
- Unit 30.2 km
- + 90 more
Retailers - Other
194 nearby- T2 Tea Ltd0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Select N Save0.2 km
- Sound Station 10.4 km
- Anderson And Hill Ltd0.6 km
- + 189 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.1 km
- The Briar Rose0.4 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.2 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.2 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B54AN · Data under Open Government Licence