B6 4PZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from New Town, Aston in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4PZ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% 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 is moderate at 82 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 4PZ are sourced from Output Area E00186307 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4PZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4PZ.
404
31
£ 29,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4PZ 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in B6 4PZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4PZ. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B6 4PZ is moderate at 82 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.
school Local Schools
Aston Manor Academy
Titan Aston Academy
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Chilwell Croft Academy
Newtown Nursery School
King Solomon International Business School
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Mayfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Expectations UK1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Campanile Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Faraday Wharf0.9 km
- Lunar Lounge0.9 km
- Sue's Cafe0.9 km
- Italy Londra, All Green Vegan0.6 km
- Royal Patties0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blue Nile Tavern0.6 km
- King Of The Road0.8 km
- The Barrell Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Barton Arms0.4 km
- Shanahans0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.9 km
- Al Medina Midlands1.0 km
- Haq Halal0.9 km
- Cost Cutter1.0 km
- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Dr Dough0.0 km
- Gains Gang0.7 km
- Wingstop UK0.6 km
- App Kitchen0.6 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.7 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.7 km
- Newtown Convenience Store0.4 km
- Sonali Supermarket1.0 km
- Zaras Stores0.6 km
- Aston News0.6 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham1.5 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.5 km
- Duddeston1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B64PZ · Data under Open Government Licence