Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BRACEBRIDGE STREET, B6 4NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACEBRIDGE STREET, B6 4NE.

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Population

557

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B6 4NE 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B6 4NE 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B6 4NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bracebridge Street, 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 4NE 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 58 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 4NE are sourced from Output Area E00186311 (shared with 815 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B6 4NE. 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

White / British4.1%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean39.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 4NE is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences164
Vehicle crime28
Other theft27
Drugs25
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.3 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.5 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.5 km
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Chilwell Croft Academy

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.6 km
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Brearley Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils0.7 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.7 km
  • Salvation Army1.0 km
  • The Bull0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Faraday Wharf0.5 km
  • Lunar Lounge0.6 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.6 km
  • Pennants Jerk & Gelato Ltd0.8 km
  • B4 Bar0.7 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • Mikos Gyros0.9 km
  • So, Let's Indulge...0.9 km
  • App Kitchen0.4 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.4 km
  • Village Kebab House1.0 km
  • + 65 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Post Office0.8 km
  • Stars0.8 km
  • Newtown Post Office0.7 km
  • Clivdons Ltd1.0 km
  • F G F Ltd0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores0.5 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
  • Elite International Supermarket0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Clements Bar0.4 km
  • Maries Bar0.8 km
  • The Sack Of Potatoes0.7 km
  • Blue Nile Tavern0.4 km
  • King Of The Road0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham1.2 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km
  • Duddeston1.4 km