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.
B7 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4BN.
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 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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Heartlands Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B74BN · Data under Open Government Licence