B7 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4AS.
1,161
20
£ 29,500 /yr
2%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4AS 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 4AS has a significant social housing presence — 63% 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 4AS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B7 4AS has low crime rates — 49 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
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Heartlands Academy
Titan Aston Academy
Aston Manor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Chao Cafe0.6 km
- & More Coffee House0.9 km
- Baguette Du Maison 20.9 km
- Cafe Gazette Ltd0.9 km
- Cater For Me1.0 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.7 km
- App Kitchen0.5 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.5 km
- Village Kebab House0.8 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Expectations UK0.6 km
- Campanile Hotel0.4 km
- Conference Aston0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Aston Cross News Ltd1.0 km
- Aston Minimarket0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Jam Roc Rum Punch Distributors0.8 km
- St Pauls By St Chads Cathedral0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Talk Bar1.0 km
- The Clements0.6 km
- The Grey Lantern1.0 km
- The Jekyll And Hyde0.9 km
- The Square Peg0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Elite International Supermarket1.0 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
- Tesco Stores0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.8 km
- Duddeston1.0 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B74AS · Data under Open Government Licence