Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

AVENUE ROAD, B6 4DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENUE ROAD, B6 4DY.

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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 4DY 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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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

With 49% social renting, B6 4DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Avenue Road, 0.4km from Aston in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4DY 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. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 82 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 4DY 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 4DY. 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 4DY is moderate at 82 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 offences162
Vehicle crime32
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9

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

Inadequate0.6 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.8 km
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Bloomsbury Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Ali Baba's Kebab House1.0 km
  • Burger Brat0.6 km
  • Angry Wings0.9 km
  • Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.9 km
  • Burger Pitstop0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Zaras Stores1.0 km
  • Aston Cross News Ltd0.2 km
  • Aston Minimarket0.4 km
  • Staples Uk0.3 km
  • Aston Super Store Uk Ltd0.6 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Mitre1.0 km
  • Barton Arms0.8 km
  • The Clements0.9 km
  • Christophers lounge0.2 km
  • The Albion At Aston0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • JD Cafe and Snack Bar0.4 km
  • The Coffee House0.6 km
  • Advance Enablement0.8 km
  • Iso Sushi0.9 km
  • Cafe 6 Degrees0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Al Medina Midlands1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston1.2 km
  • Aston1.3 km
  • Birmingham1.6 km