Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B7 4HH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

366

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /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 4HH 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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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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Area Character

Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in B7 4HH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 4HH 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 4HH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4HH are sourced from Output Area E00046622 (shared with 37 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 4HH. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.8%
Asian / British Asian25.6%
Black / African / Caribbean53.7%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around B7 4HH is above average at 91 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
Shoplifting81
Vehicle crime46
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.2 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.6 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.7 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.9 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Crown Banqueting1.0 km
  • Detroit Dough Co.0.9 km
  • The Bridge Church0.8 km
  • Baked In Brick1.0 km
  • Birmingham Conservatoire0.6 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.9 km
  • John Smith Guild Shop1.0 km
  • Wine Lord0.6 km
  • Griffins Cafe0.4 km
  • MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.5 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Conference Aston1.0 km
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.6 km
  • Backpackers Hostel1.0 km
  • Clayton Hotel Birmingham0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Son Caney Cuba Bar0.6 km
  • The Gosta Green0.8 km
  • The Lounge0.8 km
  • In A Box 30.8 km
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway1.0 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bellagio0.9 km
  • Chillichicks1.0 km
  • Dhalings Vegan Kitchen0.9 km
  • Master Park's Kitchen0.8 km
  • My Grill Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.7 km
  • Birmingham1.1 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.1 km