B9 4NJ is an up-and-coming urban area 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 4NJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 89% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 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 4NJ are sourced from Output Area E00046659 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B9 4NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B9 4NJ.
288
25
£ 38,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 4NJ 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 89% social renting, B9 4NJ 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 4NJ. The average age is 25.1. 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 around B9 4NJ is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bordesley Village Primary School
Regents Park Community Primary School
Wyndcliffe Primary School
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Adderley Primary School
Small Heath Leadership Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Muji0.6 km
- Griffins Cafe0.5 km
- MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.6 km
- Small Heath Service Station0.8 km
- The Grocer1.0 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Crane0.7 km
- Snooker Club 1470.6 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.9 km
- Akkommodate Ltd0.6 km
- Cricketers Arms0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Luna Springs0.9 km
- Al Rahma Cafeteria0.9 km
- Alam Restaurant0.6 km
- All Saints Church0.8 km
- Antepli0.6 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- Faraz Takeaway0.9 km
- BBQ Hut0.5 km
- Garrison lane pizza and sfc0.6 km
- Hot Pizza0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Main Retail And Warehouse0.3 km
- MB Metro0.3 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.3 km
- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.9 km
- Adderley Park1.2 km
- Duddeston1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B94NJ · Data under Open Government Licence