Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GREAT LISTER STREET, B7 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT LISTER STREET, B7 4BS.

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Population

582

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B7 4BS 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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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in B7 4BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B7 4BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Lister Street, 0.4km from Ashted Circus in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4BS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 74% 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00046662 (shared with 70 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 4BS. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.2%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean57.7%
Other / Mixed18.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 8%
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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)

B7 4BS has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Vehicle crime60
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft20
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.3 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.3 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.3 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.5 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.6 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Foaming Tankard0.8 km
  • Aston Cross News Ltd0.8 km
  • Aston Minimarket0.9 km
  • Staples Uk0.9 km
  • Dolce Desserts Express0.6 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • App Kitchen0.8 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.9 km
  • Village Kebab House0.5 km
  • Greggs Unit 20.8 km
  • Kim Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Rising Cafe0.4 km
  • Smash Loco0.8 km
  • Uncle Bobs Diner0.8 km
  • Birmingham Conservatoire0.7 km
  • Bubble Waffles1.0 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.4 km
  • Conference Aston0.7 km
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • The Bull1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Christophers lounge0.7 km
  • The Albion At Aston0.7 km
  • The Gosta Green0.4 km
  • The Lounge0.8 km
  • Eagle & Ball Public House0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.7 km
  • Birmingham1.1 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.4 km