B6 4ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pritchett Street, 0.2km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4ES is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 26% 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 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 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 4ES are sourced from Output Area E00186297 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRITCHETT STREET, B6 4ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRITCHETT STREET, B6 4ES.
615
24
£ 29,500 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4ES 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 4ES is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4ES. The average age is 24.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 4ES is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King Solomon International Business School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Newtown Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Joy Express0.9 km
- Noor Supermarket0.9 km
- Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.2 km
- Newtown Convenience Store0.8 km
- Newtown Food and Wine0.9 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Chao Cafe0.2 km
- Cafe Tierra0.5 km
- Italy Londra, All Green Vegan0.2 km
- Royal Patties0.7 km
- Texantrio0.8 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.2 km
- Dr Dough0.5 km
- Gains Gang0.2 km
- Kumo Sushi / Poke Point0.7 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Campanile Hotel0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Blue Nile Tavern0.2 km
- King Of The Road0.8 km
- The Barrell Bar & Grill0.5 km
- Barton Arms0.9 km
- The Gunmakers Arms0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.4 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.0 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B64ES · Data under Open Government Licence