B6 4RG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4RG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 4RG are sourced from Output Area E00045207 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4RG.
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£ 29,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4RG 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 80% of tenure in B6 4RG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-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 4RG. 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
Economic Activity
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 4RG 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.
school Local Schools
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Newtown Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
King Solomon International Business School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Mayfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- The Italian Lab0.7 km
- The Shake Plug0.7 km
- Dr Dough0.3 km
- Gains Gang0.4 km
- Kumo Sushi / Poke Point0.7 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Noor Supermarket0.8 km
- Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.4 km
- Newtown Convenience Store0.4 km
- Newtown Food and Wine0.8 km
- Aston News0.9 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Campanile Hotel0.6 km
- Conference Aston0.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle1.0 km
- Salvation Army0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Blue Nile Tavern0.3 km
- King Of The Road0.6 km
- The Barrell Bar & Grill0.5 km
- Christophers lounge0.6 km
- The Albion At Aston0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Cafe Tierra0.9 km
- Italy Londra, All Green Vegan0.3 km
- Royal Patties0.4 km
- Texantrio0.9 km
- Cafe 6 Degrees0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Stores0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.2 km
- Birmingham1.2 km
- Jewellery Quarter1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B64RG · Data under Open Government Licence