B7 4AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Nechells Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4AH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% 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 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00046636 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4AH.
484
32
£ 30,200 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4AH 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
B7 4AH has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4AH. The average age is 31.5. 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)
Crime around B7 4AH is moderate at 50 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School
Heartlands Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Dolce Desserts Express0.7 km
- Holy Land Dates Ltd0.7 km
- Horgan's Sandwich Bar & Takeaway1.0 km
- Meat And More0.7 km
- Mill Stores And News0.3 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Teehani0.2 km
- Jj Food Service0.7 km
- Rising Cafe0.8 km
- Mercato Cafe0.2 km
- Pennants Jerk & Gelato Ltd0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.7 km
- Campanile Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Sack Of Potatoes0.8 km
- Eagle & Ball Public House0.8 km
- Christophers lounge1.0 km
- The Albion At Aston1.0 km
- The Gosta Green0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings0.4 km
- Milano Pizza and Chicken0.2 km
- Desirable Drinks0.6 km
- Village Kebab House0.4 km
- Bellagio0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.3 km
- Birmingham1.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Duddeston Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B74AH · Data under Open Government Licence