B7 4EX 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 4EX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00046622 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4EX.
366
32
£ 30,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4EX 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
With 68% social renting, B7 4EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 4EX. 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
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 4EX 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.
school Local Schools
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Heartlands Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Bordesley Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Village Kebab House0.9 km
- Greggs Unit 20.8 km
- Brammies0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken Nechells0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Griffins Cafe0.6 km
- MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.6 km
- Heartland Pharmacy0.9 km
- Heartlands Supermarket0.9 km
- Aston And Nechells Food Bank0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- In A Box 30.9 km
- The Garrison0.6 km
- Eagle & Ball Public House0.3 km
- The Sack Of Potatoes0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Dough0.8 km
- Sichuan Cuisine0.8 km
- Bainsy Bar0.8 km
- Bounce Mania0.9 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.4 km
- Conference Aston0.8 km
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B74EX · Data under Open Government Licence