B5 4BG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Digbeth in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B5 4BG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 (1093 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B5 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4BG.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4BG 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 4BG 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 4BG. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B5 4BG are high at 1093 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
Chandos Primary School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Calthorpe Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
198 nearby- Mr Pretzel0.1 km
- PME Cake0.2 km
- Up and Running0.6 km
- Loki Wines Limited0.5 km
- Next To Nothing Ltd0.4 km
- + 193 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- The Victoria0.4 km
- Ghost Club0.8 km
- Missing Bar0.4 km
- Birmingham Forum0.4 km
- Royal No 1 Club0.2 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
444 nearby- Hanbao0.9 km
- Sunflower Lounge0.2 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.3 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.3 km
- Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.1 km
- + 439 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Subway Unit 60.2 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.2 km
- Caribbean Flavaz0.4 km
- Baguettes 4 Less0.4 km
- Fuel Juice Bars Ltd0.1 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.5 km
- Hotel Ibis0.3 km
- Burlington Hotel0.3 km
- Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Day In Supermarket0.4 km
- PandaFresh0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
- Simply Local Convenience Store0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Moor Street0.2 km
- Birmingham New Street0.2 km
- Birmingham0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.2 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B54BG · Data under Open Government Licence