B7 4HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4HB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 88 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 4HB are sourced from Output Area E00046622 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4HB.
366
32
£ 30,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4HB 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
Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in B7 4HB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4HB. 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 4HB is moderate at 88 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
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Heartlands Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Boxxed Social0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Dough0.7 km
- Chakku0.9 km
- Crown Banqueting0.9 km
- + 68 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Griffins Cafe0.4 km
- MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.4 km
- Heartland Pharmacy0.7 km
- Heartlands Supermarket0.7 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- In A Box 30.7 km
- Barfly Club Ltd1.0 km
- Hennesseys Bar1.0 km
- Kerryman1.0 km
- Scruffy Murphys1.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Conference Aston1.0 km
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.8 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.6 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bellagio0.9 km
- Chillichicks0.9 km
- Dhalings Vegan Kitchen0.9 km
- Master Park's Kitchen0.8 km
- My Grill Restaurant0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.7 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km
- Birmingham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B74HB · Data under Open Government Licence