Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B5 4RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4RQ.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B5 4RQ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

83% of homes in B5 4RQ 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B5 4RQ 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 4RQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 (799 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B5 4RQ are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B5 4RQ. 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

White / British38.3%
Asian / British Asian35.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 4RQ are high at 799 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.

Shoplifting1483
Violence and sexual offences1482
Public order366
Other theft352
Drugs323

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.9 km
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City Academy

824 pupils1.0 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.1 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

195 nearby
  • Digbeth Kitchen0.5 km
  • Riley Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • T2 Tea Ltd0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • + 190 more
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Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.7 km
  • Missing Bar0.3 km
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Roxy Ball Room0.8 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

439 nearby
  • Candies0.2 km
  • Chakku0.8 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.3 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.2 km
  • Las Iguanas0.2 km
  • + 434 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

97 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.3 km
  • Doughnotts0.2 km
  • The Original Patty Company0.2 km
  • Subway Unit 60.2 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.2 km
  • + 92 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.4 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • The Briar Rose0.5 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.5 km
  • The Adagio0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.4 km
  • Birmingham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km