B6 4EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4EX 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 69 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 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00186297 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4EX.
615
24
£ 29,500 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4EX 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 4EX 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 4EX. 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
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 4EX is moderate at 69 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
Aston University Engineering Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Brearley Nursery School
Aston Manor Academy
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Joy Express1.0 km
- Aston Minimarket0.8 km
- Ilays Internet Cafe Shop1.0 km
- Kwik Stop Breakfast and Snacks0.9 km
- S K Wines0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Chao Cafe0.4 km
- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.8 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.9 km
- Dolce Desserts0.7 km
- Faraday Wharf0.3 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.4 km
- Mikos Gyros0.7 km
- So, Let's Indulge...0.7 km
- Baguette Du Maison0.8 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Expectations UK0.4 km
- Salvation Army0.7 km
- The Bull0.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Sack Of Potatoes0.4 km
- The Wolf0.8 km
- Tunnel Club0.9 km
- The Clements0.3 km
- The Jekyll And Hyde0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores0.2 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.4 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.8 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.0 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B64EX · Data under Open Government Licence