B7 4DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Lister Street, 0.4km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4DA 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT LISTER STREET, B7 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT LISTER STREET, B7 4DA.
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 4DA 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 4DA 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 4DA. 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)
B7 4DA has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Heartlands Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Chao Cafe0.8 km
- Crush Cafe Sodexo0.9 km
- Empress Bar and Grill0.8 km
- Globeworks0.8 km
- Iso Sushi0.7 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.8 km
- App Kitchen0.7 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.8 km
- Village Kebab House0.6 km
- Angry Wings0.7 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Foaming Tankard0.9 km
- Aston Cross News Ltd0.9 km
- Aston Minimarket0.9 km
- Staples Uk0.9 km
- Jam Roc Rum Punch Distributors1.0 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Clements0.8 km
- Shanahans0.8 km
- Christophers lounge0.7 km
- The Albion At Aston0.7 km
- The Gosta Green0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.8 km
- Tesco Stores0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Expectations UK0.8 km
- Campanile Hotel0.4 km
- Conference Aston0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Bull0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.8 km
- Birmingham1.0 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B74DA · Data under Open Government Licence