Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLMORE CIRCUS QUEENSWAY, B4 6AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLMORE CIRCUS QUEENSWAY, B4 6AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

1,513

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B4 6AT 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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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

At 93% private renter occupancy, B4 6AT is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

B4 6AT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Colmore Circus Queensway, 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (305 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00186308 (shared with 111 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 B4 6AT. The average age is 21.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.7%
Asian / British Asian35.5%
Black / African / Caribbean13.7%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near B4 6AT are high at 305 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.

Violence and sexual offences905
Shoplifting658
Public order233
Other theft216
Anti-social behaviour184

school Local Schools

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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.9 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.9 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.1 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

1.2 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

377 nearby
  • Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.9 km
  • La Galleria0.6 km
  • Starbucks Level 70.9 km
  • T40.6 km
  • Waterstones Cafe W0.6 km
  • + 372 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
  • Conference Aston0.5 km
  • Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring1.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza1.0 km
  • The Briar Rose0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

186 nearby
  • T2 Tea Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Select N Save0.8 km
  • Aston Way Service Station0.7 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
  • + 181 more
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Takeaway Shop

132 nearby
  • Doughnotts0.7 km
  • The Original Patty Company0.7 km
  • Chicken Hut0.2 km
  • Chillichicks0.8 km
  • Khan Palace Café0.8 km
  • + 127 more
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Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • Hennesseys Bar0.8 km
  • Scruffy Murphys0.3 km
  • The Box Office0.3 km
  • The Gosta Green0.7 km
  • The Lounge0.5 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.4 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.2 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km