Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 4PL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4PL 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

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in B6 4PL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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.

This 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 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 4PL 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 4PL. 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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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 4PL 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 offences238
Vehicle crime32
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson17
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.4 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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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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Aston Tower Community Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Gunmakers Arms1.0 km
  • Barton Arms0.6 km
  • Blue Nile Tavern0.5 km
  • King Of The Road0.9 km
  • The Barrell Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Taster Kitchens1.0 km
  • Dr Dough0.2 km
  • Gains Gang0.5 km
  • Kumo Sushi / Poke Point1.0 km
  • Wingstop UK0.5 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • BRGRI0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • JD Cafe and Snack Bar0.7 km
  • Uncle Bobs Diner0.2 km
  • Cafe Tierra0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Aston Cross News Ltd0.7 km
  • Aston Minimarket0.3 km
  • Staples Uk0.8 km
  • Bbs Deli0.8 km
  • Dolce Desserts Express0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Expectations UK0.8 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.3 km
  • Conference Aston0.9 km
  • The Bull1.0 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Elite International Supermarket1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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