B6 4RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aston Brook 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 4RU 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 84 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 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00186311 (shared with 815 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTON BROOK STREET, B6 4RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTON BROOK STREET, B6 4RU.
557
29
£ 29,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B6 4RU 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 49% social renting, B6 4RU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-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 4RU. 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
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 4RU is moderate at 84 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
Aston Manor Academy
Titan Aston Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Chilwell Croft Academy
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Newtown Nursery School
Aston University Engineering Academy
Brearley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Newtown Cultural Projects0.5 km
- Rising Cafe0.3 km
- Smash Loco0.5 km
- Cafe Tierra0.9 km
- Italy Londra, All Green Vegan0.5 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Kim Kitchen0.3 km
- Dr Dough0.2 km
- Gains Gang0.6 km
- Kumo Sushi / Poke Point1.0 km
- Wingstop UK0.5 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Campanile Hotel0.3 km
- Conference Aston0.9 km
- Expectations UK0.9 km
- The Bull1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Blue Nile Tavern0.5 km
- King Of The Road0.9 km
- The Barrell Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Barton Arms0.6 km
- Shanahans0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Stores0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Elite International Supermarket1.0 km
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Homeplace Kitchen Limited0.6 km
- Newtown Convenience Store0.6 km
- Aston News0.7 km
- Aston Cross News Ltd0.7 km
- Aston Minimarket0.3 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham1.3 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.4 km
- Duddeston1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B64RU · Data under Open Government Licence