Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 4HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4HU.

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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 4HU 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 72% private renter occupancy, B6 4HU 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).

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

B6 4HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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.

Within the B6 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. 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 59 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 4HU 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 4HU. 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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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 4HU is moderate at 59 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 offences177
Other theft44
Vehicle crime40
Criminal damage and arson31
Drugs30

school Local Schools

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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.3 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.3 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.5 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.4 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.7 km
  • Conference Aston0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Faraday Wharf0.7 km
  • Lunar Lounge1.0 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.3 km
  • Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • Bukka Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.4 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros0.4 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.4 km
  • The Italian Lab0.5 km
  • The Shake Plug0.5 km
  • App Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 76 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • BCG Food Pantry0.9 km
  • Aston Way Service Station0.5 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.7 km
  • John Smith Guild Shop0.7 km
  • The Campus Shop0.4 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Christophers lounge0.8 km
  • The Albion At Aston0.8 km
  • The Gosta Green0.7 km
  • The Lounge1.0 km
  • North Taproom: Snowhill0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.9 km
  • Birmingham1.0 km
  • Jewellery Quarter1.2 km