B6 4LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Newtown ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B6 4LH is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 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 4LH are sourced from Output Area E00186297 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B6 4LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B6 4LH.
615
24
£ 29,500 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4LH 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 4LH 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 4LH. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B6 4LH 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.
school Local Schools
King Solomon International Business School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Brearley Nursery School
Titan Aston Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- The Italian Lab0.9 km
- The Shake Plug0.9 km
- Subway0.6 km
- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.4 km
- Big Max Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Chao Cafe0.4 km
- Uncle Bobs Diner0.6 km
- Newtown Cultural Projects1.0 km
- Rising Cafe0.3 km
- Smash Loco0.3 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Dolce Desserts Express0.8 km
- Holy Land Dates Ltd0.5 km
- JD Gyms0.3 km
- Meat And More0.8 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Gunmakers Arms0.7 km
- The Crown Hotel0.9 km
- The Clements Bar0.4 km
- Eagle & Ball Public House0.9 km
- The Sack Of Potatoes0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.6 km
- Salvation Army0.7 km
- The Bull0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Campanile Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores0.3 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.5 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
- Duddeston1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B64LH · Data under Open Government Licence