B6 4EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aston Road North, 0.4km from Aston in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4EA 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. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 68 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 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00186311 (shared with 815 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTON ROAD NORTH, B6 4EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTON ROAD NORTH, B6 4EA.
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29
£ 29,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4EA 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
B6 4EA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4EA. 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
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)
Crime around B6 4EA is moderate at 68 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
Aston Tower Community Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
King Edward VI Aston School
Aston Manor Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Aston University Engineering Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Jj Food Service0.3 km
- Italy Londra, All Green Vegan0.9 km
- Royal Patties0.8 km
- The In House Bar,1st Floor, House Of Fraser0.7 km
- Uncle Bobs Diner0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings0.7 km
- SERVED0.8 km
- Dr Dough0.5 km
- Gains Gang1.0 km
- Wingstop UK0.9 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Campanile Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Blue Nile Tavern0.9 km
- The Clements Bar0.9 km
- The Vine0.8 km
- Christophers lounge0.2 km
- The Albion At Aston0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Homeplace Kitchen Limited1.0 km
- Newtown Convenience Store0.8 km
- Newtown Post Office0.8 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.8 km
- Food City0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Al Medina Midlands0.9 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aston1.3 km
- Duddeston1.3 km
- Witton1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B64EA · Data under Open Government Licence