B7 4HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barrack Street, 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 4HA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 4HA are sourced from Output Area E00046638 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARRACK STREET, B7 4HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRACK STREET, B7 4HA.
304
37
£ 29,500 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4HA 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 75% social renting, B7 4HA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4HA. 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 4HA 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
Heartlands Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Holy Land Dates Ltd1.0 km
- Bp Express Shopping0.9 km
- BP Londis Waterlinks Service Station0.7 km
- Nasar Mini Market0.2 km
- Village Supermarket0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Garrison0.7 km
- Son Caney Cuba Bar0.8 km
- The Gosta Green0.7 km
- The Lounge0.7 km
- In A Box 31.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Bainsy Bar0.8 km
- Bounce Mania0.9 km
- Buzters Snacks0.9 km
- Saffron Catering0.1 km
- Village Southern Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Brammies0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken Nechells0.6 km
- Mushtaq Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Bellagio0.6 km
- Chicken Hut1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Conference Aston0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.5 km
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.5 km
- Birmingham1.1 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B74HA · Data under Open Government Licence