B9 4AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Heath Mill Lane, 0.4km from Deritend in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 4AX 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 (146 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 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00046660 (shared with 98 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH MILL LANE, B9 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH MILL LANE, B9 4AX.
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£ 38,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 4AX 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
With 53% social renting, B9 4AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4AX. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B9 4AX are high at 146 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
Bordesley Village Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
112 nearby- China Mini Market1.0 km
- Traditional Food and Butchers1.0 km
- hmv.com website0.9 km
- Simply Fresh0.8 km
- Alleway's Confectionary0.7 km
- + 107 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- le Keux Vintage Diner0.3 km
- Manzils Restaurant0.6 km
- Upper Crust0.6 km
- Coffeekup Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Liangji Wraps0.8 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- DFC Chicken1.0 km
- T2 Tea UK Ltd0.9 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX1.0 km
- Fuel Juice Bars Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Eagle & Ball Public House0.7 km
- Moseley Arms Public House0.7 km
- The Anchor0.6 km
- The Crane0.3 km
- The Hangout0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.7 km
- Rowton Hotel0.8 km
- St Annes Hostel0.8 km
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.6 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.8 km
- Birmingham1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B94AX · Data under Open Government Licence