Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4AX 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 4AX 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 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4AX 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for B7 4AX 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 4AX. 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)

Crime around B7 4AX is moderate at 54 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 offences171
Shoplifting95
Vehicle crime56
Other theft39
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.3 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.4 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.5 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.5 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.7 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Thorntons Plc1.0 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Stars0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Windsor News1.0 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Escape Hunt0.9 km
  • H S B C0.9 km
  • Makan0.9 km
  • B4 Bar0.4 km
  • + 83 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Love Chicken1.0 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Angry Wings0.8 km
  • Baguettes 4 Less0.9 km
  • Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.8 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Birmingham Forum0.9 km
  • Talk Bar0.8 km
  • The Clements0.8 km
  • The Grey Lantern0.8 km
  • The Jekyll And Hyde0.8 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.7 km
  • Conference Aston0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.7 km
  • Duddeston0.9 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km