B4 6DH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Whittall Street, 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 — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00186308 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITTALL STREET, B4 6DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTALL STREET, B4 6DH.
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 6DH 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
At 93% private renter occupancy, B4 6DH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B4 6DH. 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
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 rates near B4 6DH are high at 211 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
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Aston University Engineering Academy
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
Chilwell Croft Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
183 nearby- BCG Food Pantry0.9 km
- Primark Stores Ltd0.6 km
- St Martins News0.8 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.7 km
- Thorntons Plc0.3 km
- + 178 more
Restaurant, Cafe
361 nearby- Damascena Coffee House1.0 km
- Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.9 km
- Edwardian Tea Room, Museum & Art Gal0.8 km
- La Vera Limited0.4 km
- 4023 Mediterranean Restaurant0.7 km
- + 356 more
Takeaway Shop
127 nearby- The Italian Lab0.7 km
- The Shake Plug0.7 km
- Awesome Chips0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Love Chicken0.5 km
- + 122 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.5 km
- Expectations UK0.4 km
- Comfort Inn0.9 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.5 km
- The Briar Rose0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.9 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Bureau Bar0.6 km
- The Cocktail Club Birmingham0.5 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B46DH · Data under Open Government Licence