Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4AG.

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Population

1,161

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

2%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B7 4AG 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B7 4AG has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 20-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B7 4AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4AG is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 20) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 1% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for B7 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B7 4AG. The average age is 20.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.8%
Asian / British Asian35.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

2%Active
FT: 1%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 B7 4AG is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences169
Shoplifting101
Vehicle crime51
Other theft35
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.1 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.6 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Chao Cafe0.8 km
  • Faraday Wharf0.1 km
  • Lunar Lounge0.3 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.7 km
  • Black Bean1.0 km
  • + 60 more
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Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.8 km
  • App Kitchen0.7 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.7 km
  • Village Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.7 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • B&M Retail Limited1.0 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Mill Stores And News0.9 km
  • Vauxhall Food Store0.9 km
  • Vauxhall Wines0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.8 km
  • Shanahans1.0 km
  • The Clements Bar0.7 km
  • Birmingham Forum1.0 km
  • Talk Bar1.0 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.8 km
  • Duddeston0.9 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km