Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4HU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

484

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B7 4HU 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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4/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in B7 4HU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Duddeston Station in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4HU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 68 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 4HU are sourced from Output Area E00046636 (shared with 23 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 4HU. 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

White / British17.4%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean48.8%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around B7 4HU is moderate at 68 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 offences129
Shoplifting79
Vehicle crime56
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.2 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.8 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
  • Wine Lord0.9 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Abshir Halal Meat0.1 km
  • Hibah Foods0.9 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Son Caney Cuba Bar1.0 km
  • The Gosta Green0.8 km
  • The Lounge0.9 km
  • Eagle & Ball Public House0.6 km
  • The Sportsman0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Birmingham Conservatoire0.7 km
  • Cafe 6 Degrees0.9 km
  • Cafe Resource0.8 km
  • Centrala Cafe0.9 km
  • Millennium Point Property Limited0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bellagio0.7 km
  • Dhalings Vegan Kitchen0.7 km
  • Quattro Kitchen0.9 km
  • Seafood Cartel Ltd0.7 km
  • The Milkcake Father0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.4 km
  • Birmingham1.2 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Duddeston Rail Station0.4 km