B5 4AU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B5 4AU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (435 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B5 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4AU.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4AU 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
B5 4AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% 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 4AU. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B5 4AU are high at 435 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
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
190 nearby- Up and Running0.8 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.8 km
- Next To Nothing Ltd0.8 km
- Digbeth Kitchen0.7 km
- Riley Snooker Club0.1 km
- + 185 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham1.0 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.4 km
- The Duke of Wellington and Bar0.3 km
- The Duke Of Wellington Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel Ibis0.1 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
420 nearby- Black Bean0.9 km
- Coffee #10.8 km
- German Doner Kebab0.8 km
- M&M Catering0.9 km
- Sushi Passion0.8 km
- + 415 more
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- Ghost Club0.4 km
- Missing Bar0.2 km
- Barfly Club Ltd0.7 km
- Hennesseys Bar0.7 km
- Kerryman0.7 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
92 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.1 km
- Rody and Aury Ltd0.6 km
- Chillichicks0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken (Express)0.6 km
- Khan Palace Café0.5 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sun Yip Ltd0.5 km
- Day In Supermarket0.1 km
- PandaFresh0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Simply Local Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
- Birmingham1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B54AU · Data under Open Government Licence