B7 4AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from New Town Row in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4AT is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The predominance of young residents (average age 20) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4AT.
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 4AT 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
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in B7 4AT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 20-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B7 4AT. 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)
Crime around B7 4AT is moderate at 67 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
King Solomon International Business School
Aston University Engineering Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Titan Aston Academy
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Chao Cafe0.5 km
- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.9 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.8 km
- Dolce Desserts0.8 km
- Faraday Wharf0.2 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.6 km
- Mikos Gyros1.0 km
- So, Let's Indulge...1.0 km
- Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings0.4 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco Stores0.4 km
- Elite International Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Expectations UK0.6 km
- Salvation Army0.8 km
- The Bull0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Sack Of Potatoes0.3 km
- The Gunmakers Arms0.8 km
- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- The Clements Bar0.5 km
- Shanahans0.8 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Aston Cross News Ltd0.9 km
- Aston Minimarket0.8 km
- Staples Uk1.0 km
- S K Wines1.0 km
- Dolce Desserts Express0.7 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.9 km
- Duddeston1.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B74AT · Data under Open Government Licence