Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B5 4AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

574

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /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 4AR 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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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B5 4AR 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 4AR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B5 4AR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (383 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B5 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00175767 (shared with 9 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 4AR. 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 / British34.1%
Asian / British Asian49.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 4AR are high at 383 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 offences920
Shoplifting662
Other theft210
Public order188
Drugs187

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.7 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.0 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

192 nearby
  • T2 Tea Ltd0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • Select N Save0.4 km
  • Sound Station 10.5 km
  • Up and Running0.9 km
  • + 187 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

420 nearby
  • Debenhams0.5 km
  • Eds Easy Diner0.5 km
  • Leon Restaurant0.5 km
  • Mrs Chew's Chinese Kitchen0.4 km
  • Skyline Cafe0.6 km
  • + 415 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

90 nearby
  • Doughnotts0.5 km
  • The Original Patty Company0.5 km
  • Subway Unit 60.2 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.2 km
  • JAM PICK AND MIX0.5 km
  • + 85 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.2 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham1.0 km
  • AC Hotel Birmingham0.6 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.3 km
  • Malmaison Birmingham0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • The Crown Hotel1.0 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.4 km
  • Ghost Club0.5 km
  • + 96 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.4 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.5 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
  • Birmingham1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km