Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B6 4DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4DW.

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Population

557

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B6 4DW 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B6 4DW has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B6 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Aston in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4DW is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B6 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00186311 (shared with 815 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 B6 4DW. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British4.1%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean39.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B6 4DW is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences189
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.0 km
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Aston Tower Community Primary School

Good435 pupils0.4 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.7 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.7 km
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King Edward VI Aston School

Outstanding989 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Bloomsbury Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.9 km
S

Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Ali Baba's Kebab House0.9 km
  • Phat Chips0.9 km
  • Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings0.7 km
  • SERVED0.9 km
  • Bun & Shake Birmingham City Centre0.5 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Aston News0.5 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.9 km
  • Food City0.9 km
  • Green Groceries1.0 km
  • Jennies Wholesale Cash & Carry0.9 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Vine0.7 km
  • Shanahans0.3 km
  • Barton Arms0.8 km
  • Christophers lounge0.2 km
  • The Albion At Aston0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The In House Bar,1st Floor, House Of Fraser0.7 km
  • Moco Coffee and Company0.9 km
  • Patsyjoe's Pantry0.9 km
  • Uncle Bobs Diner0.4 km
  • Pennants Jerk & Gelato Ltd0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • Al Medina Midlands0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aston1.2 km
  • Duddeston1.3 km
  • Witton1.6 km