Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4ET.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B7 4ET 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B7 4ET has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B7 4ET 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 4ET is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B7 4ET are sourced from Output Area E00046622 (shared with 37 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 4ET. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.8%
Asian / British Asian25.6%
Black / African / Caribbean53.7%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B7 4ET is moderate at 72 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.

Violence and sexual offences105
Shoplifting81
Vehicle crime42
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.0 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • City News1.0 km
  • Simply Fresh0.7 km
  • Abshir Halal Meat0.3 km
  • Subi Supermarket0.3 km
  • Aston And Nechells Food Bank0.6 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.4 km
  • Conference Aston0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • BRGRI0.9 km
  • Coffeekup Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Liangji Wraps0.8 km
  • Mulino Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Caspian Pizza0.9 km
  • Wok & Go0.8 km
  • Brammies0.3 km
  • Dixy Chicken Nechells0.7 km
  • Bellagio0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Eagle & Ball Public House0.3 km
  • The Garrison0.7 km
  • Scruffy Murphys1.0 km
  • Son Caney Cuba Bar0.8 km
  • The Gosta Green0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.6 km
  • Birmingham1.0 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.1 km