B7 4BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holt Street, 0.5km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4BP is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. Average age 20 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLT STREET, B7 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLT STREET, B7 4BP.
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 4BP 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
B7 4BP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B7 4BP. 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 4BP is moderate at 52 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
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Brearley Nursery School
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Chao Cafe0.6 km
- Black Bean0.9 km
- & More Coffee House0.8 km
- Baguette Du Maison 20.8 km
- Cafe Gazette Ltd0.8 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.6 km
- App Kitchen0.4 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.5 km
- Village Kebab House0.9 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- Expectations UK0.5 km
- Campanile Hotel0.4 km
- Conference Aston0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Next To Nothing Ltd1.0 km
- Aston Minimarket0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket1.0 km
- Jam Roc Rum Punch Distributors0.7 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Birmingham Forum0.9 km
- Talk Bar0.9 km
- The Clements0.5 km
- The Grey Lantern0.9 km
- The Jekyll And Hyde0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Elite International Supermarket0.9 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.8 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.0 km
- Duddeston1.1 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B74BP · Data under Open Government Licence