B9 4AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Deritend in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 4AR is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (250 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 B9 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00046660 (shared with 98 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B9 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B9 4AR.
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29
£ 38,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 4AR 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
B9 4AR has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 4AR. The average age is 28.7. 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: 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 rates near B9 4AR are high at 250 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Bordesley Village Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- Ash Motors Ltd0.5 km
- All Seasons Fish Mongers0.8 km
- Mr Fish0.8 km
- Nut Centre0.8 km
- Pinoy Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 124 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Roxy Ball Room0.0 km
- The Garrison0.8 km
- Levana Bar1.0 km
- The Dragon Inn1.0 km
- The Old Fox1.0 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
194 nearby- Asia Asia Food Hall0.9 km
- Boxxed Social0.1 km
- Ruga Bistro0.9 km
- Tung Lok Restaurant0.9 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.8 km
- + 189 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Day In Supermarket1.0 km
- Tu Quynh Supermarket1.0 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Baguette World1.0 km
- Eat4less1.0 km
- Gyros Express1.0 km
- WFC Whole Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Baguettes 4 Less1.0 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
- Hotel Ibis0.9 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.7 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham1.0 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.6 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.7 km
- Birmingham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B94AR · Data under Open Government Licence