B7 4EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jennens Road, 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 4EH is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. 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 above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4EH are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JENNENS ROAD, B7 4EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JENNENS ROAD, B7 4EH.
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 4EH 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 4EH has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 20-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B7 4EH. 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 4EH is above average at 93 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
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
Heartlands Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Thorntons Plc0.9 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.9 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Primark Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Stars0.4 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Escape Hunt0.8 km
- H S B C0.8 km
- Makan0.9 km
- Martineau Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- + 104 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Love Chicken0.9 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
- Angry Wings0.9 km
- Baguettes 4 Less0.8 km
- Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd1.0 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury'S Ltd1.0 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Birmingham Forum0.8 km
- Talk Bar0.8 km
- The Clements1.0 km
- The Grey Lantern0.8 km
- The Jekyll And Hyde0.7 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Campanile Hotel0.8 km
- Conference Aston0.4 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.7 km
- Birmingham Moor Street0.9 km
- Duddeston0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B74EH · Data under Open Government Licence