B4 6FS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Digbeth in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B4 6FS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (323 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6FS are sourced from Output Area E00186106 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6FS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6FS.
846
22
£ 29,500 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B4 6FS 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 92% private renter occupancy, B4 6FS 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 6FS. The average age is 22.3. 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 6FS are high at 323 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
King Solomon International Business School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
191 nearby- Mr Pretzel0.6 km
- PME Cake0.7 km
- Rippleglen News0.9 km
- Thorntons Plc0.3 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.4 km
- + 186 more
Pub, NightClub
81 nearby- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Bull Ring Tavern0.6 km
- In A Box 30.8 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.9 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
393 nearby- Hanbao0.8 km
- Sunflower Lounge0.8 km
- Tasty Restaurant0.8 km
- Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
- Vietnamese Street Kitchen0.5 km
- + 388 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Subway Unit 60.8 km
- The Little Tea Shop0.8 km
- Donnas Pantry0.9 km
- Love Chicken0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Expectations UK0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.1 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
- The Adagio0.6 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.2 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.3 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B46FS · Data under Open Government Licence