Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 4DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

557

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B6 4DU 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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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in B6 4DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B6 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Aston New Town in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

The people who live in B6 4DU are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00186311 (shared with 815 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 4DU. 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

White / British4.1%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean39.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B6 4DU is moderate at 62 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 offences178
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.1 km
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Aston Tower Community Primary School

Good435 pupils0.5 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.7 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.8 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.8 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI Aston School

Outstanding989 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Newtown Cultural Projects0.7 km
  • Rising Cafe0.4 km
  • Smash Loco0.8 km
  • Iso Sushi0.8 km
  • Cafe 6 Degrees0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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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
local_bar

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
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Aston Way Service Station0.9 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
  • The Campus Shop0.8 km
  • Aston Cross News Ltd0.4 km
  • Aston Minimarket0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Al Medina Midlands1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston1.3 km
  • Aston1.4 km
  • Birmingham1.5 km