Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4BN 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

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in B7 4BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4BN 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 4BN is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for B7 4BN 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 4BN. 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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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 4BN is moderate at 50 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 offences147
Shoplifting101
Vehicle crime39
Other theft32
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.2 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.5 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.6 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.8 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Chao Cafe0.9 km
  • Black Bean0.9 km
  • German Doner Kebab1.0 km
  • Sushi Passion1.0 km
  • Birmingham Conservatoire0.4 km
  • + 89 more
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.9 km
  • Bellagio0.3 km
  • Chicken Hut0.6 km
  • Dhalings Vegan Kitchen0.3 km
  • love taste0.9 km
  • + 53 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.6 km
  • Conference Aston0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Salvation Army0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Loki Wines Limited1.0 km
  • Next To Nothing Ltd0.9 km
  • Aston Way Service Station0.4 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.2 km
  • John Smith Guild Shop0.4 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Christophers lounge0.9 km
  • Scruffy Murphys0.7 km
  • The Albion At Aston0.9 km
  • The Box Office0.8 km
  • The Gosta Green0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.7 km
  • Duddeston1.0 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km