Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6GB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6GB 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 6GB 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 6GB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B4 6GB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (307 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6GB 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 6GB. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near B4 6GB are high at 307 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.

Violence and sexual offences1131
Shoplifting337
Other theft262
Public order261
Anti-social behaviour216

school Local Schools

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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.0 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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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.2 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

418 nearby
  • Compass Group Cafe Delluci0.8 km
  • La Galleria0.5 km
  • Starbucks Level 70.8 km
  • T40.5 km
  • The Rep Cafe and Bar0.9 km
  • + 413 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
  • Conference Aston0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.9 km
  • The Briar Rose0.4 km
  • Salvation Army0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Hennesseys Bar0.9 km
  • Scruffy Murphys0.4 km
  • The Box Office0.4 km
  • The Gosta Green0.9 km
  • + 71 more
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Retailers - Other

191 nearby
  • T2 Tea Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Select N Save0.7 km
  • Aston Way Service Station0.8 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.9 km
  • + 186 more
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Takeaway Shop

134 nearby
  • Doughnotts0.7 km
  • The Original Patty Company0.7 km
  • Chicken Hut0.4 km
  • Chillichicks0.9 km
  • Khan Palace Café0.9 km
  • + 129 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.4 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.1 km
  • Birmingham0.3 km
  • Birmingham New Street0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.1 km
  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km