B6 4DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Aston New Town in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4DT is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B6 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00186311 (shared with 815 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4DT.
557
29
£ 29,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4DT 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
B6 4DT has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4DT. The average age is 29.4. 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)
Crime around B6 4DT is moderate at 65 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
Titan Aston Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Chilwell Croft Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Newtown Cultural Projects0.7 km
- Rising Cafe0.3 km
- Smash Loco0.8 km
- Empress Bar and Grill1.0 km
- Globeworks1.0 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Kim Kitchen0.6 km
- Angry Wings0.8 km
- Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.8 km
- Burger Pitstop0.8 km
- Dr Patty0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Clements0.8 km
- Christophers lounge0.0 km
- The Albion At Aston0.0 km
- The Gosta Green0.9 km
- Barton Arms0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Aston Way Service Station0.8 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
- The Campus Shop0.7 km
- Aston Cross News Ltd0.4 km
- Aston Minimarket0.3 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry1.0 km
- Tesco Stores0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston1.3 km
- Aston1.4 km
- Birmingham1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B64DT · Data under Open Government Licence