B6 4AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
The people who live in B6 4AP are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The predominance of young residents (average age 20) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B6 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4AP.
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 4AP 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
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in B6 4AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4AP. 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 4AP is moderate at 71 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 University Engineering Academy
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Expectations UK1.0 km
- Campanile Hotel0.2 km
- Conference Aston0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Blue Nile Tavern0.7 km
- The Sack Of Potatoes0.8 km
- The Clements Bar0.7 km
- Shanahans0.5 km
- Barton Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Tierra0.9 km
- Italy Londra, All Green Vegan0.7 km
- Royal Patties0.8 km
- Newtown Cultural Projects0.8 km
- Rising Cafe0.2 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Dr Dough0.4 km
- Gains Gang0.7 km
- Wingstop UK0.7 km
- Kim Kitchen0.5 km
- 6ix Food Group Limited0.7 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.7 km
- Newtown Convenience Store0.9 km
- Aston News0.8 km
- Aston And Nechells Food Bank0.8 km
- J Doctor Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston1.2 km
- Birmingham1.4 km
- Aston1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B64AP · Data under Open Government Licence