Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4EJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

1,161

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

2%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B7 4EJ 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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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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 4EJ has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 20-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 4EJ 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 4EJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. Average age 20 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for B7 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00175649 (shared with 107 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 4EJ. 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

White / British35.8%
Asian / British Asian35.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

2%Active
FT: 1%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

Crime around B7 4EJ is moderate at 55 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 offences150
Shoplifting95
Vehicle crime62
Other theft39
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.3 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.4 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.4 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.7 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Thorntons Plc1.0 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Stars0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Windsor News1.0 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Escape Hunt0.9 km
  • H S B C0.9 km
  • Makan0.9 km
  • B4 Bar0.4 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Love Chicken1.0 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Angry Wings0.8 km
  • Baguettes 4 Less0.9 km
  • Baileys Caribbean Cuisine Ltd0.9 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Samis Wholesale Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Birmingham Forum0.8 km
  • Talk Bar0.8 km
  • The Clements0.9 km
  • The Grey Lantern0.8 km
  • The Jekyll And Hyde0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.7 km
  • Conference Aston0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birmingham0.7 km
  • Duddeston0.9 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.0 km