Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LORD STREET, B7 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORD STREET, B7 4DQ.

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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 4DQ 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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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 4DQ — 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 4DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lord 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 4DQ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 20) — lively, but with high tenant 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 rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B7 4DQ 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 4DQ. 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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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 4DQ has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Vehicle crime49
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft17
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.2 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.2 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.7 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.7 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.7 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.8 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Chao Cafe0.7 km
  • Crush Cafe Sodexo0.9 km
  • Empress Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • Globeworks0.8 km
  • Iso Sushi0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • XWingz; King Kong Cafe; SoBe Burger;0.8 km
  • App Kitchen0.7 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.7 km
  • Village Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Foaming Tankard0.9 km
  • Aston Cross News Ltd0.8 km
  • Aston Minimarket0.9 km
  • Staples Uk0.9 km
  • Jam Roc Rum Punch Distributors0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Clements0.7 km
  • Shanahans0.7 km
  • Christophers lounge0.6 km
  • The Albion At Aston0.6 km
  • The Gosta Green0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Expectations UK0.8 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.3 km
  • Conference Aston0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • The Bull0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.9 km
  • Birmingham1.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.3 km