Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NEW TOWN ROW, B6 4HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW TOWN ROW, B6 4HG.

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Population

615

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

11%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B6 4HG 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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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in B6 4HG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).

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

B6 4HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Town Row, 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 4HG is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 58 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 4HG are sourced from Output Area E00186297 (shared with 108 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 4HG. 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

White / British19.1%
Asian / British Asian29.6%
Black / African / Caribbean40.7%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

11%Active
FT: 7%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 4HG is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences153
Other theft41
Drugs34
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.4 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.4 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.6 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.6 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.6 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.4 km
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
  • Salvation Army0.6 km
  • The Bull0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Faraday Wharf0.6 km
  • Lunar Lounge0.9 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.2 km
  • Bukka Kitchen0.7 km
  • BRGRI0.5 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores0.3 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros0.5 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.5 km
  • App Kitchen0.1 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.1 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.8 km
  • + 75 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • City News1.0 km
  • WH Smith Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Station News1.0 km
  • Newtown Post Office0.7 km
  • + 39 more
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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 Hill0.9 km
  • Jewellery Quarter1.3 km