B7 4AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4AZ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. At just 20 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 1% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B7 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B7 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B7 4AZ.
1,161
20
£ 29,500 /yr
2%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B7 4AZ 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
With 63% social renting, B7 4AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 20-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 4AZ. The average age is 20.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B7 4AZ is moderate at 70 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
Aston University Engineering Academy
BOA Digital Technologies Academy
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
King Solomon International Business School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Heartlands Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Escape Hunt0.9 km
- H S B C0.9 km
- Makan1.0 km
- B4 Bar0.5 km
- & More Coffee House0.9 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Love Chicken1.0 km
- Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Angry Wings0.9 km
- Baguettes 4 Less0.9 km
- Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.9 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Stars0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- St Pauls By St Chads Cathedral0.9 km
- Mill Stores And News0.9 km
- Vauxhall Food Store0.9 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.9 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Birmingham Forum0.9 km
- Talk Bar0.9 km
- The Clements0.9 km
- The Grey Lantern0.9 km
- The Jekyll And Hyde0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.7 km
- Conference Aston0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
- Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham0.8 km
- Duddeston0.8 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B74AZ · Data under Open Government Licence