B9 4RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cattell Road, 0.6km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley Green ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 4RL is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 59% 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 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 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 4RL are sourced from Output Area E00186293 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATTELL ROAD, B9 4RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATTELL ROAD, B9 4RL.
267
27
£ 38,900 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 4RL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, B9 4RL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 4RL. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 4RL is above average at 103 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
Wyndcliffe Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
Regents Park Community Primary School
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Somerville Primary (NC) School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Marlborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Detroit Dough Co.0.8 km
- The Bridge Church0.8 km
- Al Rahma Cafeteria0.6 km
- Alam Restaurant0.3 km
- All Saints Church0.5 km
- + 58 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Kacha Bazar Ltd0.9 km
- Kwik Valet Solutions1.0 km
- Rahman Butchers0.9 km
- Small Heath Service Station0.7 km
- The Grocer0.6 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Snooker Club 1470.3 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.6 km
- Akkommodate Ltd0.3 km
- Cricketers Arms0.1 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.3 km
- Faraz Takeaway0.5 km
- Gold Fried Chicken Ltd0.8 km
- BBQ Hut0.2 km
- Balals0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- MB Metro0.2 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.2 km
- Quddsi Cash & Carry-Zeher Asia LTD0.9 km
- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.2 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley1.0 km
- Adderley Park1.2 km
- Small Heath1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B94RL · Data under Open Government Licence