Postcode B6 4DY is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The median sale price in Nechells is £256,500 (around £509 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £336,000. The nearest station is Aston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Phillips Street Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 396 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from B6 4DY.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B6 4DY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.8 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Phillips Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Phillips Street Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £500,400.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £262 |
| Flats | 55 | £266,750 | £527 |
| Terraced | 12 | £196,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £148,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £123,500 |
| 2019 | £97,250 | £142,000 |
| 2020 | £81,000 | £141,000 |
| 2021 | £76,500 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £100,000 | £182,500 |
| 2023 | £85,500 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £82,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £266,750 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293 | £115 |
| 2017 | £302 | £129 |
| 2018 | £227 | £134 |
| 2019 | £142 | £151 |
| 2020 | £140 | £154 |
| 2021 | £131 | £167 |
| 2022 | £157 | £202 |
| 2023 | £159 | £201 |
| 2024 | £236 | £205 |
| 2025 | £524 | £215 |
| 2026 | £185 | £214 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 50, Avenue Road, Birmingham, B6 4DY | Other | Freehold | £1,125,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 8, Chilworth Close, Birmingham, B6 4UH | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 41, Phoenix Business Park, Birmingham, B7 4NU | Other | Freehold | £352,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 39, Phoenix Business Park, Birmingham, B7 4NU | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 2, Phoenix Business Park, Birmingham, B7 4NU | Other | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the B6 4DY postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Titan Aston Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
Titan Aston Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.3 mi | All-through | Star King Solomon Academy | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Star King Solomon Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Aston Tower Community Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2012. | |
Aston Tower Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Oct 2012
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B6 4DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Village Supermarket | Oliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NX | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Express Stop | 216 Aston Road, Birmingham, B6 4LH | Walking directions to Express Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B6 4DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mansuur Ahmed
Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B6 4DY records about 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B6 4DY in Nechells is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B6 4DY, including Titan Aston Academy (Good), Star King Solomon Academy (Inadequate) and Aston Tower Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B6 4DY is Aston, about 1,182 m away.
B6 4DY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B6 4DY is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).