Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4BE.

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Population

1,161

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

2%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British35.8%
Asian / British Asian35.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

2%Active
FT: 1%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

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.

Violence and sexual offences143
Vehicle crime38
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.2 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.4 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.7 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.7 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.7 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.8 km
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Aston Tower Community Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
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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