B7 4HS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Duddeston Station in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4HS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 69% 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 10% — 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 4HS are sourced from Output Area E00046636 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4HS.
484
32
£ 30,200 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4HS 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 4HS has a significant social housing presence — 69% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B7 4HS. The average age is 31.5. 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 4HS is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heartlands Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Bloomsbury Nursery School
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Aston University Engineering Academy
King Solomon International Business School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Adderley News0.8 km
- BP Londis Waterlinks Service Station0.9 km
- Nasar Mini Market0.2 km
- QSF & W0.8 km
- Village Supermarket0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Albion Vaults0.8 km
- The Garrison0.8 km
- The Sportsman0.8 km
- Eagle & Ball Public House0.8 km
- The Gosta Green0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bainsy Bar1.0 km
- Saffron Catering0.3 km
- Siya Garden0.8 km
- The Playstation Cafe0.8 km
- Village Southern Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Brammies0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken Nechells0.2 km
- Mushtaq Sweet Centre0.6 km
- Phat Chips0.8 km
- Desirable Drinks0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.2 km
- Birmingham1.4 km
- Adderley Park1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Duddeston Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B74HS · Data under Open Government Licence