Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B5 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4AT.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B5 4AT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

83% of homes in B5 4AT 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

B5 4AT is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B5 4AT offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are high (500 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B5 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00186099 (shared with 269 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 B5 4AT. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.3%
Asian / British Asian35.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near B5 4AT are high at 500 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 offences1095
Shoplifting760
Other theft243
Public order242
Drugs208

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.8 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils0.8 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.0 km
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

191 nearby
  • Up and Running0.8 km
  • Loki Wines Limited0.8 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.8 km
  • Digbeth Kitchen0.7 km
  • Riley Snooker Club0.1 km
  • + 186 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
  • Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring0.4 km
  • The Duke of Wellington and Bar0.4 km
  • The Duke Of Wellington Hotel0.4 km
  • Hotel Ibis0.1 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

432 nearby
  • Black Bean0.8 km
  • Coffee #10.8 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.7 km
  • M&M Catering0.8 km
  • Sushi Passion0.8 km
  • + 427 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.4 km
  • Missing Bar0.2 km
  • Barfly Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Hennesseys Bar0.7 km
  • Kerryman0.8 km
  • + 106 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

93 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.1 km
  • Rody and Aury Ltd0.6 km
  • Chillichicks0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken (Express)0.7 km
  • Khan Palace Café0.5 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.5 km
  • Day In Supermarket0.1 km
  • PandaFresh0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • Simply Local Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
  • Birmingham1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km