B7 4BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4BG is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 20, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4BG.
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 4BG 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
With 63% social renting, B7 4BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4BG. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B7 4BG is moderate at 69 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.
school Local Schools
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Heartlands Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Brearley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- App Kitchen0.6 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.6 km
- Village Kebab House0.9 km
- RK wines0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- S K Wines0.9 km
- Aston Way Service Station0.3 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.1 km
- John Smith Guild Shop0.3 km
- The Campus Shop0.4 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Wolf1.0 km
- Christophers lounge0.9 km
- Scruffy Murphys0.7 km
- The Albion At Aston0.9 km
- The Box Office0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Syriana Restaurant1.0 km
- Chao Cafe0.8 km
- Birmingham Conservatoire0.4 km
- Bubble Waffles0.5 km
- Cafe 6 Degrees0.2 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.6 km
- Conference Aston0.3 km
- Expectations UK0.6 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Stores0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.7 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.0 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B74BG · Data under Open Government Licence