B7 4EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4EP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4EP are sourced from Output Area E00046638 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4EP.
304
37
£ 29,500 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4EP 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 4EP has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 4EP. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B7 4EP is moderate at 85 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
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Heartlands Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Campanile Hotel0.9 km
- Conference Aston0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Faraday Wharf0.6 km
- Lunar Lounge0.6 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.7 km
- Dolce Desserts0.9 km
- BRGRI0.9 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Village Kebab House0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza1.0 km
- Wok & Go0.8 km
- Brammies0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken Nechells0.6 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Simply Fresh0.7 km
- Abshir Halal Meat0.3 km
- Subi Supermarket0.2 km
- Bp Express Shopping0.9 km
- BP Londis Waterlinks Service Station0.8 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Eagle & Ball Public House0.4 km
- The Garrison0.8 km
- Son Caney Cuba Bar0.9 km
- The Gosta Green0.6 km
- The Lounge0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.6 km
- Birmingham1.0 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B74EP · Data under Open Government Licence