B5 4DS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
B5 4DS is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (511 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B5 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00175657 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B5 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B5 4DS.
215
31
£ 46,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B5 4DS 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
B5 4DS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 4DS. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B5 4DS are high at 511 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
Chandos Primary School
Oasis Academy Woodview
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
195 nearby- All Seasons Fish Mongers0.4 km
- Mr Fish0.4 km
- Nut Centre0.4 km
- Pinoy Foods Ltd0.4 km
- A Barnes Groceries0.4 km
- + 190 more
Restaurant, Cafe
470 nearby- Asia Asia Food Hall0.3 km
- Indico Street Kitchen0.3 km
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse0.3 km
- Ruga Bistro0.3 km
- Tung Lok Restaurant0.3 km
- + 465 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Hyatt Regency Birmingham0.6 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.1 km
- The Briar Rose0.4 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.9 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- Donnas Pantry0.8 km
- Rodroj Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Doughnotts0.6 km
- The Original Patty Company0.5 km
- JAM PICK AND MIX0.5 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- Big Bulls Head0.9 km
- Glamorous Show Bar0.2 km
- Sobar Bar0.2 km
- Subside Bar Ltd0.8 km
- The Keg and Grill Limited0.3 km
- + 117 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Sun Yip Ltd0.7 km
- Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham New Street0.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.6 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.2 km
- Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Town Hall (Midlands Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B54DS · Data under Open Government Licence