B4 6BN 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (390 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00186308 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLMORE CIRCUS QUEENSWAY, B4 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLMORE CIRCUS QUEENSWAY, B4 6BN.
1,513
22
£ 29,500 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B4 6BN 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
93% of homes in B4 6BN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B4 6BN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B4 6BN are high at 390 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
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Expectations UK0.6 km
- Conference Aston0.5 km
- Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.8 km
- Britannia Hotel0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
404 nearby- Faraday Wharf0.8 km
- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
- Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters1.0 km
- Aramark at Selfridges Staff Restaura0.6 km
- Birmingham Conservatoire0.6 km
- + 399 more
Takeaway Shop
140 nearby- Mikos Gyros0.9 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.9 km
- The Italian Lab0.8 km
- The Shake Plug0.8 km
- App Kitchen0.9 km
- + 135 more
Retailers - Other
192 nearby- BCG Food Pantry1.0 km
- Aston Way Service Station0.7 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
- Casper Stores0.7 km
- Globalgaming Arena0.7 km
- + 187 more
Pub, NightClub
84 nearby- Barfly Club Ltd1.0 km
- Hennesseys Bar0.7 km
- Kerryman1.0 km
- Scruffy Murphys0.2 km
- The Box Office0.2 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
- Co Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.2 km
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B46BN · Data under Open Government Licence