B7 4HW 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 4HW 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 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4HW are sourced from Output Area E00046638 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4HW.
304
37
£ 29,500 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4HW 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 4HW has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4HW. 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
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 4HW is moderate at 78 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.6 km
- Conference Aston1.0 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Coffeekup Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Mulino Birmingham Ltd0.7 km
- Rios Piri Piri1.0 km
- Big Johns0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Wok & Go1.0 km
- Milano Pizza and Chicken0.2 km
- Bellagio0.7 km
- Dhalings Vegan Kitchen0.7 km
- Master Park's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Simply Fresh0.8 km
- Abshir Halal Meat0.2 km
- Subi Supermarket0.2 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
- John Smith Guild Shop1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Eagle & Ball Public House0.5 km
- Son Caney Cuba Bar0.8 km
- The Gosta Green0.8 km
- The Lounge0.8 km
- The Sack Of Potatoes0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.5 km
- Birmingham1.2 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B74HW · Data under Open Government Licence