Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B5 4EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4EG 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
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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 4EG 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 4EG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B5 4EG 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 (887 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B5 4EG 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 4EG. 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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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 4EG are high at 887 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 offences1643
Shoplifting1493
Other theft396
Public order379
Drugs343

school Local Schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas CofE Academy

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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City Academy

824 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Centre Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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James Brindley School

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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Chandos Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Woodview

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

197 nearby
  • Digbeth Kitchen0.7 km
  • Riley Snooker Club0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • T2 Tea Ltd0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • + 192 more
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Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • Ghost Club0.6 km
  • Missing Bar0.3 km
  • Medusa Gentlemen'S Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Roxy Ball Room1.0 km
  • The Victoria0.2 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

449 nearby
  • Candies0.2 km
  • Great Food Everyday0.3 km
  • Ken Ho Restaurant0.2 km
  • Las Iguanas0.2 km
  • ME10.2 km
  • + 444 more
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Takeaway Shop

98 nearby
  • Caribbean Flavaz0.2 km
  • Doughnotts0.4 km
  • The Original Patty Company0.3 km
  • Subway Unit 60.0 km
  • The Little Tea Shop0.0 km
  • + 93 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.2 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.6 km
  • The Briar Rose0.4 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
  • The Adagio0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sun Yip Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham New Street0.2 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street0.5 km
  • Birmingham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.2 km
  • Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.5 km