B5 4BU 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 4BU 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 (666 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B5 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4BU.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4BU 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 4BU 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 4BU. 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 4BU are high at 666 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
Chandos Primary School
City Academy
Calthorpe Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
197 nearby- Digbeth Kitchen0.5 km
- Riley Snooker Club0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- T2 Tea Ltd0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- + 192 more
Pub, NightClub
100 nearby- Ghost Club0.9 km
- Missing Bar0.5 km
- Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.6 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.8 km
- The Victoria0.5 km
- + 95 more
Restaurant, Cafe
441 nearby- Candies0.5 km
- Chakku0.8 km
- Great Food Everyday0.5 km
- Ken Ho Restaurant0.4 km
- Las Iguanas0.4 km
- + 436 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Caribbean Flavaz0.5 km
- Doughnotts0.1 km
- The Original Patty Company0.0 km
- Subway Unit 60.3 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.3 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.5 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.8 km
- Penta Hotel0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Oriental Supermarket0.9 km
- Day In Supermarket0.4 km
- PandaFresh0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
- Simply Local Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Moor Street0.2 km
- Birmingham New Street0.3 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)0.4 km
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B54BU · Data under Open Government Licence