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.
B5 4RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4RU.
564
28
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
Chandos Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
James Brindley School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Oasis Academy Woodview
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B54RU · Data under Open Government Licence