B7 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4AD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 B7 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00046622 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4AD.
366
32
£ 30,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4AD 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 68% social renting, B7 4AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B7 4AD. The average age is 32.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B7 4AD has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
Adderley Nursery School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Heartlands Academy
Adderley Primary School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Rio's Piri Piri1.0 km
- Desirable Drinks0.7 km
- Rock Grill and Pizza Ltd0.6 km
- Sam & Harrys0.9 km
- Freshers Desserts0.8 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Abshir Halal Meat0.7 km
- C & S Discount Store0.6 km
- Fruit & Veg Stall0.6 km
- Hibah Foods0.4 km
- Hingleys Chemist0.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Chaiiwala0.9 km
- Madina Mosque0.3 km
- The Cabin Cafe0.8 km
- Teehani0.7 km
- New Lahore Kebab House Ltd0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
- Kabul Express0.6 km
- Pak Supermarket0.7 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Albion Vaults0.6 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club1.0 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway1.0 km
- The Sportsman0.5 km
- Learn2Drift1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.4 km
- Adderley Park1.0 km
- Aston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Duddeston Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B74AD · Data under Open Government Licence