Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 4PQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4PQ 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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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

With 49% social renting, B6 4PQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4PQ 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.

Day-to-day life in B6 4PQ has the character of 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. 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 77 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 4PQ 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 4PQ. 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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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 4PQ is moderate at 77 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 offences168
Vehicle crime28
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson17
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.4 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.4 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.5 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.6 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.6 km
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Aston Tower Community Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 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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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Demerara Shop0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.6 km
  • Food City0.6 km
  • Green Groceries0.5 km
  • Jennies Wholesale Cash & Carry0.4 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • The In House Bar,1st Floor, House Of Fraser0.4 km
  • BRGRI0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • JD Cafe and Snack Bar0.7 km
  • Uncle Bobs Diner0.2 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Big John's0.7 km
  • Wok & Go1.0 km
  • Dr Dough0.2 km
  • Gains Gang0.6 km
  • Wingstop UK0.5 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Gunmakers Arms1.0 km
  • Barton Arms0.7 km
  • Blue Nile Tavern0.5 km
  • King Of The Road0.9 km
  • The Barrell Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Expectations UK0.8 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.3 km
  • Conference Aston0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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