Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NEW TOWN ROW, B6 4QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW TOWN ROW, B6 4QZ.

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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 4QZ 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

B6 4QZ has a significant social housing presence — 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-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 4QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Town Row, 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 4QZ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 66 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 4QZ 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 4QZ. 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)

Crime around B6 4QZ is moderate at 66 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 offences139
Other theft35
Vehicle crime32
Criminal damage and arson27
Anti-social behaviour22

school Local Schools

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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.2 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.2 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.4 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.7 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Holte School

Requires Improvement1190 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Salvation Army0.9 km
  • The Bull0.8 km
  • Expectations UK0.6 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Sack Of Potatoes0.8 km
  • Barton Arms0.6 km
  • The Wolf0.9 km
  • Tunnel Club1.0 km
  • The Clements Bar0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Cafe Pause0.8 km
  • Jj Food Service0.9 km
  • Chao Cafe0.1 km
  • Faraday Wharf0.8 km
  • Lunar Lounge0.9 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.5 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.6 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.5 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Baguette Du Maison0.9 km
  • Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings1.0 km
  • Chubun Ltd0.6 km
  • Kowloon0.6 km
  • SERVED0.0 km
  • + 71 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Joy Express0.7 km
  • Aston Minimarket0.6 km
  • Aston Super Store Uk Ltd1.0 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Ilays Internet Cafe Shop0.7 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.2 km
  • Birmingham1.2 km
  • Jewellery Quarter1.3 km