B6 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4BE is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At just 20 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 1% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B6 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4BE.
1,161
20
£ 29,500 /yr
2%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 63% social renting, B6 4BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4BE. The average age is 20.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
B6 4BE has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King Solomon International Business School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Titan Aston Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Aston Tower Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Dolce Desserts1.0 km
- Faraday Wharf0.4 km
- Lunar Lounge0.4 km
- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
- Birmingham Conservatoire1.0 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Expectations UK0.8 km
- Campanile Hotel0.0 km
- Conference Aston0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Bull0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Aston Way Service Station0.5 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.4 km
- John Smith Guild Shop0.7 km
- The Campus Shop0.4 km
- Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Christophers lounge0.3 km
- The Albion At Aston0.3 km
- The Gosta Green0.5 km
- The Lounge0.9 km
- Blue Nile Tavern0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bellagio0.4 km
- Chicken Hut1.0 km
- Dhalings Vegan Kitchen0.4 km
- love taste0.5 km
- Papa Smash0.4 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham1.1 km
- Duddeston1.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B64BE · Data under Open Government Licence