Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GARRISON STREET, B9 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRISON STREET, B9 4BN.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British18.3%
Asian / British Asian41.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.5%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Vehicle crime29
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson14
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.4 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.6 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.6 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.8 km
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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils1.0 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Chillerz Cafe0.4 km
  • Hanbao0.8 km
  • Mercato Cafe0.7 km
  • Thinktank0.9 km
  • Thinktank Cafe0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • Milano Pizza and Chicken0.7 km
  • Brammies0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken Nechells0.9 km
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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
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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