B9 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montague Street, 0.7km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B9 4BA offers 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 21) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B9 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00175614 (shared with 135 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTAGUE STREET, B9 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTAGUE STREET, B9 4BA.
676
21
£ 29,500 /yr
10%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 4BA 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
B9 4BA is a student and graduate zone — average age 21, 69% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 4BA. The average age is 21.1. 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 B9 4BA is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Bordesley Village Primary School
Heartlands Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Aston University Engineering Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Chillerz Cafe0.4 km
- Hanbao0.4 km
- Vietnamese Street Kitchen1.0 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.7 km
- Dolce Desserts1.0 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Love Chicken1.0 km
- Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Doughnotts1.0 km
- Greggs Unit 21.0 km
- Damascena Distribution limited0.7 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Stars1.0 km
- B&M Retail Limited1.0 km
- Griffins Cafe0.4 km
- MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.3 km
- City Local Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- Bull Ring Tavern1.0 km
- In A Box 30.5 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.5 km
- Big Bulls Head0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
- The Adagio0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.7 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
- Bordesley1.0 km
- Duddeston1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B94BA · Data under Open Government Licence