B9 4BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B9 4BS offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B9 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00046656 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B9 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B9 4BS.
514
30
£ 30,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 4BS 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 4BS is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 4BS. The average age is 29.7. 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 B9 4BS is moderate at 54 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Heartlands Academy
Adderley Primary School
Regents Park Community Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Chakku0.9 km
- Crown Banqueting0.8 km
- Detroit Dough Co.0.6 km
- Mom's House0.9 km
- The Bridge Church0.6 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Eastside Stores0.9 km
- Wine Lord0.8 km
- Griffins Cafe0.0 km
- MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.2 km
- Heartland Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Son Caney Cuba Bar0.6 km
- The Monastry Nighclub0.9 km
- In A Box 30.8 km
- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Smoking Bagels0.9 km
- The Big Birmingham Bake1.0 km
- The Clean Kilo0.9 km
- Brammies0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken Nechells1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Main Retail And Warehouse0.8 km
- MB Metro0.8 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.8 km
- Bordesley1.0 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B94BS · Data under Open Government Licence