B5 4AH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. 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 — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (627 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00175659 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B5 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4AH.
561
30
£ 46,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4AH 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.
Area Character
81% of homes in B5 4AH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B5 4AH. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 B5 4AH are high at 627 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Academy
City Academy
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
James Brindley School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Jewellery Quarter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
123 nearby- Big Bulls Head0.9 km
- Glamorous Show Bar0.4 km
- Sobar Bar0.3 km
- Subside Bar Ltd0.8 km
- The Keg and Grill Limited0.3 km
- + 118 more
Restaurant, Cafe
481 nearby- Falafel Munch0.9 km
- Hampton By Hilton Birmingham0.9 km
- Hongkong Dining0.4 km
- Revolution Birmingham0.9 km
- Shogun Sushi Noodle Bar & Teppan-Yak0.5 km
- + 476 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- Rodroj Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Baguette World0.6 km
- Caspian Pizza0.9 km
- DFC Chicken0.6 km
- Subway Unit 60.3 km
- + 89 more
Retailers - Other
197 nearby- City News0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- hmv.com website0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- WH Smith Ltd1.0 km
- + 192 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Co Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza0.3 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.6 km
- Comfort Inn0.1 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham0.5 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.2 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B54AH · Data under Open Government Licence