Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

VAUXHALL ROAD, B7 4HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAUXHALL ROAD, B7 4HR.

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Population

484

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B7 4HR 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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2/10
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4/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

B7 4HR has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vauxhall Road, 0.3km from Duddeston Station in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B7 4HR is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% 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 is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4HR are sourced from Output Area E00046636 (shared with 23 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 4HR. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.4%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean48.8%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 77,250

2 sales · Mean £ 77,250

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

Crime around B7 4HR is moderate at 65 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 offences144
Vehicle crime63
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft19
Public order17

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.2 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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Aston University Engineering Academy

Good713 pupils0.8 km
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Bloomsbury Nursery School

Outstanding109 pupils0.9 km
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Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Outstanding235 pupils0.9 km
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King Solomon International Business School

Inadequate0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Mulino Birmingham Ltd0.9 km
  • Big Johns0.7 km
  • Madina Mosque0.9 km
  • The Cabin Cafe0.6 km
  • Mercato Cafe0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Abshir Halal Meat0.1 km
  • Hibah Foods0.8 km
  • Subi Supermarket0.1 km
  • Bread Cheese and Heaven0.9 km
  • Wine Lord0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Eagle & Ball Public House0.7 km
  • The Gosta Green0.8 km
  • The Lounge1.0 km
  • The Sack Of Potatoes0.9 km
  • Albion Vaults0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Desirable Drinks0.9 km
  • Milano Pizza and Chicken0.1 km
  • Bellagio0.7 km
  • Dhalings Vegan Kitchen0.7 km
  • Quattro Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.3 km
  • Birmingham1.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Duddeston Rail Station0.3 km