Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Vehicle crime37
Drugs28
Other theft25
Shoplifting25

school Local Schools

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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.1 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.2 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.7 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.8 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.8 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.9 km
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Aston Manor Academy

Outstanding997 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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