Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SNOW HILL QUEENSWAY, B4 6GA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNOW HILL QUEENSWAY, B4 6GA.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B4 6GA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. B4 6GA combines 75% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

B4 6GA is an up-and-coming urban area on Snow Hill Queensway, 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (249 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6GA are sourced from Output Area E00186232 (shared with 245 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 6GA. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.8%
Asian / British Asian21.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B4 6GA are high at 249 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences890
Other theft220
Public order204
Shoplifting184
Anti-social behaviour149

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.8 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils1.0 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.1 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.2 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

196 nearby
  • BCG Food Pantry0.7 km
  • Primark Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • St Martins News0.8 km
  • Lolas Cupcakes0.8 km
  • Thorntons Plc0.4 km
  • + 191 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

389 nearby
  • Damascena Coffee House0.8 km
  • Lunch I1.0 km
  • Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.7 km
  • Edwardian Tea Room, Museum & Art Gal0.6 km
  • La Vera Limited0.5 km
  • + 384 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

132 nearby
  • The Italian Lab0.6 km
  • The Shake Plug0.6 km
  • Awesome Chips0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Love Chicken0.6 km
  • + 127 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Hyatt Regency Birmingham1.0 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
  • Expectations UK0.5 km
  • Comfort Inn0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd1.0 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • Bull Ring Tavern0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • The Bureau Bar0.4 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.1 km
  • Birmingham0.4 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km