B6 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4AS 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B6 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4AS.
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 4AS 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 4AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4AS. 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
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)
B6 4AS has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
King Solomon International Business School
Titan Aston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Aston Manor Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Chilwell Croft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Stars0.9 km
- Newtown Post Office0.8 km
- Aston News0.8 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Ariana Wholesale Ltd1.0 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- B4 Bar0.9 km
- Chao Cafe0.5 km
- Newtown Cultural Projects0.8 km
- Rising Cafe0.1 km
- Smash Loco0.6 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.6 km
- Greggs Unit 21.0 km
- Kim Kitchen0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Clements Bar0.7 km
- Blue Nile Tavern0.7 km
- The Barrell Bar & Grill1.0 km
- The Sack Of Potatoes0.7 km
- Christophers lounge0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
- Expectations UK0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Campanile Hotel0.1 km
- Conference Aston0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston1.2 km
- Birmingham1.3 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B64AS · Data under Open Government Licence