B6 4EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from New Town Row 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.
Day-to-day life in B6 4EY has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 69 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 4EY are sourced from Output Area E00186297 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4EY.
615
24
£ 29,500 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4EY 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 4EY 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 4EY. 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 4EY is moderate at 69 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
King Solomon International Business School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Titan Aston Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.8 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.9 km
- Dolce Desserts0.7 km
- Bukka Kitchen1.0 km
- Faraday Wharf0.3 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- App Kitchen0.2 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.3 km
- Mikos Gyros0.8 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.8 km
- The Italian Lab0.8 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Expectations UK0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle1.0 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- City News And Off License0.9 km
- Clivdons Ltd0.8 km
- F G F Ltd0.6 km
- J Doctor Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.9 km
- The Clements Bar0.3 km
- The Clements0.3 km
- The Jekyll And Hyde0.9 km
- The Square Peg0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.4 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.0 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B64EY · Data under Open Government Licence