B6 4EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4EH 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 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 26% 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 7% — 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 4EH are sourced from Output Area E00186297 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4EH.
615
24
£ 29,500 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4EH 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, B6 4EH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4EH. The average age is 24.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B6 4EH is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brearley Nursery School
Chilwell Croft Academy
Aston Manor Academy
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Aston University Engineering Academy
Newtown Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Expectations UK0.4 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
- Salvation Army0.6 km
- The Bull0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Faraday Wharf0.6 km
- Lunar Lounge0.8 km
- Sue's Cafe0.3 km
- Bukka Kitchen0.7 km
- BRGRI0.5 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Stores0.3 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Mikos Gyros0.5 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.5 km
- App Kitchen0.1 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.1 km
- Caspian Pizza0.8 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- City News1.0 km
- WH Smith Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Newtown Post Office0.7 km
- Aston Student's Union Shop0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Sack Of Potatoes0.6 km
- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- The Clements Bar0.0 km
- Maries Bar0.4 km
- Blue Nile Tavern0.0 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.0 km
- Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B64EH · Data under Open Government Licence