B5 4EW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (551 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4EW are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B5 4EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4EW.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4EW 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
83% of homes in B5 4EW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 4EW. 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 4EW are high at 551 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
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
190 nearby- All Seasons Fish Mongers0.3 km
- Mr Fish0.3 km
- Nut Centre0.3 km
- Pinoy Foods Ltd0.3 km
- A Barnes Groceries0.3 km
- + 185 more
Restaurant, Cafe
456 nearby- Asia Asia Food Hall0.2 km
- Boxxed Social1.0 km
- Indico Street Kitchen0.4 km
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse0.4 km
- Ruga Bistro0.2 km
- + 451 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- AC Hotel Birmingham0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- Malmaison Birmingham0.4 km
- Penta Hotel0.3 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- The Victoria0.2 km
- The Florence0.7 km
- Theatrix0.5 km
- All Bar One0.3 km
- Walkabout Birmingham (88th Street, V0.8 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
97 nearby- Subway Unit 60.1 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.1 km
- Baguette World0.6 km
- DFC Chicken0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Co Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.2 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B54EW · Data under Open Government Licence