B6 4HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Town Row, 0.1km from New Town, Aston in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Aston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4HT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% 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 17% — 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 4HT are sourced from Output Area E00045182 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW TOWN ROW, B6 4HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW TOWN ROW, B6 4HT.
346
36
£ 31,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4HT 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 4HT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-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 4HT. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B6 4HT is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Titan Aston Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Newtown Nursery School
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Mayfield School
Holte School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Islam Brothers0.8 km
- Sonali Supermarket0.9 km
- Zaras Stores0.5 km
- Newtown Post Office0.4 km
- The Campus Shop0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Haq Halal0.8 km
- Tesco Stores1.0 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
- Al Medina Midlands0.8 km
- Cost Cutter0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- K's Caribbean Taste0.8 km
- Charlies Kitchen1.0 km
- Angry Wings0.8 km
- Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.8 km
- Burger Pitstop0.8 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Banoful Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Grillz Grillhouse0.8 km
- Iso Sushi0.8 km
- Cafe 6 Degrees1.0 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.3 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Shanahans0.8 km
- The Clements0.8 km
- The Clements Bar0.8 km
- VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club1.0 km
- Christophers lounge0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aston1.5 km
- Witton1.6 km
- Birmingham1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B64HT · Data under Open Government Licence