Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B5 4RU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4RU 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

At 83% private renter occupancy, B5 4RU is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 4RU 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. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 (880 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B5 4RU 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 4RU. 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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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 4RU are high at 880 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.

Shoplifting1486
Violence and sexual offences1482
Public order357
Other theft344
Drugs319

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.9 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

196 nearby
  • Digbeth Kitchen0.6 km
  • Riley Snooker Club0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • T2 Tea Ltd0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • + 191 more
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Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.6 km
  • Missing Bar0.3 km
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Roxy Ball Room0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.3 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

444 nearby
  • Candies0.2 km
  • Chakku0.9 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.3 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.2 km
  • Las Iguanas0.2 km
  • + 439 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

99 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.3 km
  • Doughnotts0.3 km
  • The Original Patty Company0.2 km
  • Subway Unit 60.1 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.1 km
  • + 94 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.7 km
  • The Briar Rose0.5 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.6 km
  • The Adagio0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.4 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.2 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.4 km
  • Birmingham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.4 km