Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4HW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

304

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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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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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British21.9%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean42.8%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Shoplifting79
Vehicle crime50
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.1 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.2 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.8 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.8 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.6 km
  • Conference Aston1.0 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
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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
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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
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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
local_bar

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
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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