Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HILL STREET, B5 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, B5 4AN.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British38.3%
Asian / British Asian35.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences1367
Shoplifting798
Other theft325
Public order287
Drugs262

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.9 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.1 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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