Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BRACEBRIDGE STREET, B6 4PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACEBRIDGE STREET, B6 4PJ.

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Population

557

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B6 4PJ 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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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B6 4PJ has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B6 4PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bracebridge Street, 0.3km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4PJ is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4PJ are sourced from Output Area E00186311 (shared with 815 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 4PJ. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British4.1%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean39.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 4PJ is above average at 91 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.

Violence and sexual offences266
Vehicle crime40
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft24
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.4 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.5 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Aston Tower Community Primary School

Good435 pupils0.7 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • The Italian Lab1.0 km
  • The Shake Plug1.0 km
  • Dr Dough0.2 km
  • Gains Gang0.5 km
  • Kumo Sushi / Poke Point0.9 km
  • + 65 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Expectations UK0.8 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.3 km
  • Conference Aston0.9 km
  • The Bull0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Blue Nile Tavern0.4 km
  • King Of The Road0.8 km
  • The Barrell Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Shanahans0.8 km
  • The Clements Bar0.4 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Cafe Tierra0.9 km
  • Italy Londra, All Green Vegan0.4 km
  • Royal Patties0.5 km
  • Mississippi River & Nile Bistro0.8 km
  • Sauce Box0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.5 km
  • Newtown Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Zaras Stores0.9 km
  • Village Supermarket1.0 km
  • F G F Ltd0.9 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham1.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.4 km
  • Duddeston1.5 km