B4 6BS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B4 6BS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (398 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00186308 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6BS.
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 6BS 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
B4 6BS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 93% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 6BS. 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 6BS are high at 398 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
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
King Solomon International Business School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
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 Hotel0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
400 nearby- Faraday Wharf0.8 km
- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
- Aramark at Selfridges Staff Restaura0.6 km
- Birmingham Conservatoire0.6 km
- Bubble Waffles0.2 km
- + 395 more
Takeaway Shop
139 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
- + 134 more
Retailers - Other
192 nearby- Aston Way Service Station0.7 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
- Casper Stores0.7 km
- Globalgaming Arena0.6 km
- John Smith Guild Shop0.5 km
- + 187 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- Barfly Club Ltd0.9 km
- Hennesseys Bar0.7 km
- Kerryman0.9 km
- Scruffy Murphys0.2 km
- The Box Office0.2 km
- + 80 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 Street0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B46BS · Data under Open Government Licence