B9 4BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garrison Street, 0.6km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B9 4BN offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B9 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00046656 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARRISON STREET, B9 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRISON STREET, B9 4BN.
514
30
£ 30,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 4BN 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 4BN is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 4BN. The average age is 29.7. 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)
B9 4BN has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Bordesley Village Primary School
Heartlands Academy
Adderley Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Chillerz Cafe0.4 km
- Hanbao0.8 km
- Mercato Cafe0.7 km
- Thinktank0.9 km
- Thinktank Cafe0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.9 km
- MB Metro0.9 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
- Main Retail And Warehouse0.9 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- BOP Kebabs1.0 km
- Learn2Drift0.6 km
- In A Box 30.9 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.9 km
- Wagon & Horses0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Milano Pizza and Chicken0.7 km
- Brammies0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken Nechells0.9 km
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Griffins Cafe0.1 km
- MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.3 km
- Heartland Pharmacy0.3 km
- Heartlands Supermarket0.3 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside1.0 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.8 km
- Bordesley1.1 km
- Adderley Park1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B94BN · Data under Open Government Licence