Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 4JX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B6 4JX 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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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 80% of tenure in B6 4JX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B6 4JX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4JX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4JX are sourced from Output Area E00045207 (shared with 21 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 4JX. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.5%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean56.6%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B6 4JX has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences128
Other theft38
Vehicle crime26
Drugs25
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.3 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.4 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.6 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • The Italian Lab0.6 km
  • The Shake Plug0.6 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.1 km
  • Big Max Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • + 73 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Stars0.8 km
  • Joy Express0.8 km
  • Dolce Desserts Express1.0 km
  • Holy Land Dates Ltd0.7 km
  • JD Gyms0.2 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • B4 Bar0.7 km
  • Chao Cafe0.1 km
  • Uncle Bobs Diner0.5 km
  • Newtown Cultural Projects0.7 km
  • Rising Cafe0.5 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores0.4 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.4 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Gunmakers Arms0.7 km
  • The Clements Bar0.1 km
  • The Sack Of Potatoes0.7 km
  • Christophers lounge0.7 km
  • The Albion At Aston0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
  • Salvation Army0.7 km
  • The Bull0.7 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.5 km
  • Conference Aston0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham1.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
  • Jewellery Quarter1.4 km