B6 4HL 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 4HL is 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. 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 56 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 4HL are sourced from Output Area E00186297 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4HL.
615
24
£ 29,500 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4HL 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
B6 4HL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 4HL. 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 4HL is moderate at 56 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
Aston University Engineering Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Newtown Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Expectations UK0.4 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.8 km
- Salvation Army0.6 km
- The Bull0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Faraday Wharf0.5 km
- Lunar Lounge0.8 km
- Sue's Cafe0.2 km
- Bukka Kitchen0.7 km
- BRGRI0.4 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Mikos Gyros0.5 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.5 km
- App Kitchen0.0 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.1 km
- Caspian Pizza0.8 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- City News0.9 km
- WH Smith Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Station News1.0 km
- Newtown Post Office0.7 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Sack Of Potatoes0.6 km
- The Crown Hotel0.9 km
- The Clements Bar0.1 km
- Maries Bar0.4 km
- Blue Nile Tavern0.1 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores0.2 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.9 km
- Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B64HL · Data under Open Government Licence