Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B4 6HH House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

533

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

8%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B4 6HH 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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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

73% of homes in B4 6HH are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

B4 6HH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from New Town Row 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.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B4 6HH are sourced from Output Area E00186107 (shared with 22 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 6HH. 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

White / British25.5%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean41.2%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

8%Active
FT: 5%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near B4 6HH are high at 173 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 offences587
Public order139
Other theft137
Vehicle crime107
Anti-social behaviour101

school Local Schools

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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.6 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.7 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.8 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • BCG Food Pantry0.7 km
  • Primark Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Lolas Cupcakes1.0 km
  • Thorntons Plc0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.7 km
  • + 127 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

306 nearby
  • Damascena Coffee House0.9 km
  • Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters0.7 km
  • Edwardian Tea Room, Museum & Art Gal0.9 km
  • La Vera Limited0.7 km
  • 4023 Mediterranean Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 301 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

128 nearby
  • The Italian Lab0.5 km
  • The Shake Plug0.5 km
  • Awesome Chips0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Love Chicken0.7 km
  • + 123 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
  • Expectations UK0.2 km
  • Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.7 km
  • The Briar Rose0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bureau Bar0.7 km
  • The Cocktail Club Birmingham0.7 km
  • The Gunmakers Arms0.1 km
  • The Clements Bar0.6 km
  • + 55 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham Snow Hill0.4 km
  • Birmingham0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.4 km
  • St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
  • Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km