B6 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Aston New Town in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4AN is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 20, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 1% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B6 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4AN.
1,161
20
£ 29,500 /yr
2%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4AN 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.
Area Character
With 63% social renting, B6 4AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 20-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4AN. The average age is 20.3. 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 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 around B6 4AN is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Titan Aston Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Newtown Cultural Projects0.8 km
- Rising Cafe0.3 km
- Smash Loco0.8 km
- Empress Bar and Grill1.0 km
- Globeworks1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Kim Kitchen0.6 km
- Angry Wings0.8 km
- Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.8 km
- Burger Pitstop0.8 km
- Dr Patty0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Clements0.8 km
- Christophers lounge0.1 km
- The Albion At Aston0.1 km
- The Gosta Green0.8 km
- Barton Arms0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Aston Way Service Station0.8 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.7 km
- The Campus Shop0.7 km
- Aston Cross News Ltd0.4 km
- Aston Minimarket0.4 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.3 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry1.0 km
- Tesco Stores0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston1.2 km
- Birmingham1.4 km
- Aston1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B64AN · Data under Open Government Licence