B5 4HX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (787 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4HX are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B5 4HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4HX.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4HX 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 4HX 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 4HX. 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 4HX are high at 787 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
Chandos Primary School
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
193 nearby- Thorntons Plc0.6 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.5 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.6 km
- HA News0.7 km
- + 188 more
Restaurant, Cafe
434 nearby- Birmingham Museums Trust0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Dishoom0.7 km
- Escape Hunt0.7 km
- H S B C0.6 km
- + 429 more
Takeaway Shop
95 nearby- Love Chicken0.6 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.6 km
- Rodroj Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Rody and Aury Ltd0.7 km
- BURGERCO0.7 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- Big Bulls Head0.7 km
- Glamorous Show Bar0.1 km
- Sobar Bar0.0 km
- Subside Bar Ltd0.5 km
- T/A Medicine Bar0.9 km
- + 105 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sun Yip Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- Comfort Inn0.2 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.5 km
- Britannia Hotel0.4 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.8 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.5 km
- Birmingham0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B54HX · Data under Open Government Licence