Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B9 4EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B9 4EL.

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Population

444

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B9 4EL 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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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B9 4EL has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B9 4EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 4EL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4EL are sourced from Output Area E00046660 (shared with 98 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 4EL. 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

White / British11.3%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean45.2%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B9 4EL is above average at 101 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 offences182
Vehicle crime49
Other theft45
Criminal damage and arson37
Anti-social behaviour23

school Local Schools

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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.5 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils1.0 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

1.1 km
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Wyndcliffe Primary School

Good633 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Ash Motors Ltd0.1 km
  • Bp Express Shopping0.3 km
  • BP Londis Waterlinks Service Station0.4 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Stars0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Roxy Ball Room0.5 km
  • The Sportsman0.6 km
  • Akkommodate Ltd1.0 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.9 km
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway1.0 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Chillerz Cafe0.3 km
  • Hanbao0.5 km
  • Bainsy Bar0.4 km
  • Birmingham City Football Club0.6 km
  • Blue Marlin Caribbean Ltd0.3 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.6 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • MB Metro0.6 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chillichicks0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken (Express)0.9 km
  • My Grill Restaurant0.7 km
  • Smoking Bagels0.6 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.4 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.8 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.2 km
  • Duddeston1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.4 km