Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6EU.

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Population

2,305

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Avg Age

21

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

3%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B4 6EU 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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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B4 6EU has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

B4 6EU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

Day-to-day life in B4 6EU has the character of 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 21, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6EU are sourced from Output Area E00186309 (shared with 59 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 6EU. The average age is 20.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.1%
Asian / British Asian33.3%
Black / African / Caribbean21.6%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

3%Active
FT: 2%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B4 6EU are high at 165 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences596
Public order144
Other theft141
Vehicle crime118
Anti-social behaviour107

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.6 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.7 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.8 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.9 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

138 nearby
  • PME Cake1.0 km
  • Up and Running0.4 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.4 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.5 km
  • BCG Food Pantry0.7 km
  • + 133 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

324 nearby
  • Vietnamese Street Kitchen1.0 km
  • Black Bean0.4 km
  • Coffee #10.6 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.5 km
  • M&M Catering0.6 km
  • + 319 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
  • Salvation Army0.1 km
  • The Bull0.2 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.7 km
  • Burlington Hotel0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

126 nearby
  • App Kitchen0.7 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.6 km
  • The Italian Lab0.5 km
  • The Shake Plug0.5 km
  • JAM PICK AND MIX0.8 km
  • + 121 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

62 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • Roebuck0.4 km
  • Soiree Lounge0.8 km
  • The Sack Of Potatoes0.7 km
  • Urban Coffee Company0.4 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
  • Birmingham0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km