Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DN 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

B7 4DN has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bloomsbury in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

B7 4DN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 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 4DN 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 4DN. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

B7 4DN has low crime rates — 36 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 offences67
Vehicle crime45
Other theft14
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.4 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.5 km
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Titan Aston Academy

Requires Improvement3 pupils0.6 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.6 km
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Bloomsbury Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Foaming Tankard0.7 km
  • Stars0.9 km
  • Aston Cross News Ltd0.6 km
  • Aston Minimarket0.8 km
  • Staples Uk0.7 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • App Kitchen0.8 km
  • Incognito Kitchens0.9 km
  • Village Kebab House0.4 km
  • Angry Wings0.8 km
  • Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.9 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • B4 Bar0.8 km
  • JD Cafe and Snack Bar0.8 km
  • The Coffee House1.0 km
  • Empress Bar and Grill1.0 km
  • Globeworks1.0 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Clements0.9 km
  • Blue Nile Tavern0.9 km
  • Eagle & Ball Public House1.0 km
  • Albion Vaults0.9 km
  • Shanahans0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.3 km
  • Conference Aston0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.8 km
  • Birmingham1.3 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.5 km