Aston Brook Street is in Aston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B6 4RU is located in the Newtown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aston Brook Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B6 4PJ, B6 4NH, B6 4SP, B6 4PP, B6 4DS, B6 4TA, B6 4TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B6 4RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B6 4RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 50.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 40.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 56.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 26.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B6 4RU this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 31.4% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 8.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 18.7% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 32.6% | 38.1% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 37.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 27.6% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 25.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.9% | 7.9% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 12.3% | 4.1% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -77.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 60.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 60.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 19.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 60.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 31.5% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 1.8% | -26.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.4% | 37.2% | -30.8% |
| Christian | 13.9% | 46.2% | -32.3% |
| Muslim | 76.3% | 6.5% | 69.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aston Brook Street was 532.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 320.5% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aston Brook Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 76th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 426.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Aston Brook Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-02-21 | £364,625 |
B6 4RU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B6 4RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilwell Croft Academy Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell Croft Primary School Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor School Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | - not rated | 132 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 759 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 316 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 438 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUL Academy Trust 69 Aston Road North , Aston B6 4EA | - not rated | 491 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan Aston Academy 69 Aston Road North , B6 4EA | - not rated | 492 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enta Independent School Mill Wharf , 10 Mill Street B6 4BS | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion Community Church | 70 Thomas Street, Birmingham | 158 yd | |
| Uncle Bobs Diner | Telsen Industrial Centre, Thomas Street | 158 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Birmingham Mail Centre, St Stephens Street | 326 yd | |
| Roof Top Restaurant | House Of Fraser, 132 Corporation Street | 326 yd | |
| The In House Bar,1st Floor, House Of Fraser | 132 Corporation Street, Ladywood | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion At Aston | Aston Road North, Birmingham | 328 yd | |
| Christophers lounge | 23 Aston Road North, Birmingham | 330 yd | |
| The Clements | 87 New Town Row, Birmingham | 552 yd | |
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 645 yd | |
| Shanahans | Shanahans, 129 Rocky Lane | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Dough | Unit 83, Phillips Street Industrial Estate | 171 yd | |
| Bun & Shake Birmingham City Centre | Unit 83, Phillips Street Industrial Estate | 171 yd | |
| SERVED GROUP LIMITED | 121-153 Miller Street, Birmingham | 294 yd | |
| Low N Slow To Go | 121-153 Miller Street, Birmingham | 294 yd | |
| SERVED | 195 New Town Row, Birmingham | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 1 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 597 yd | |
| Newtown Convenience Store | 11 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 606 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 115 Bagot Street, Birmingham | 743 yd | |
| Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry | 82-89 Cecil Street, Birmingham | 807 yd | |
| Tesco | Aston University, Aston Street | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 155 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Birmingham) The Alcora Building The Alcora Building Allesley Street | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 645 yd | |
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School UPPER SUTTON STREET | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Chainworks Gym WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 943 yd | |
| Aston University Students Guild ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STREET | 1,004 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.