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About

Nechells is an inner-city ward located directly northeast of Birmingham's core. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern apartment developments. It is bordered by major transport routes like the A47 and the Grand Union Canal, which historically supported its industrial character. The ward includes the districts of Nechells Green and parts of Aston, with a landscape marked by railway lines and regenerated industrial land.

The area is home to the Nechells Power Station redevelopment site, a significant brownfield regeneration project. Residential streets are interspersed with community facilities, local retail units, and several green spaces including Nechells Park. The ward's demographic and housing profile reflects its urban location and economic history, with ongoing changes in its built environment and land use.

Area overview

On average Nechells has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 311 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 59.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nechells is £37,823 per year. There are 21 schools in Nechells: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 5 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Nechells is home to around 16,145 people, with a population density of about 2,807.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
311
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
59%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nechells Population
16,145
Population density
2,807 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
134.22(+247%)
Shoplifting
46.52(+435%)
Vehicle crime
33.82(+420%)
Criminal damage and arson
28(+284%)
Other theft
24.59(+332%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
4,320
26.76%
British
3,303
20.46%
Pakistani
1,556
9.64%
Caribbean
1,049
6.5%
Bangladeshi
832
5.15%
Total population: 16,146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,920
31.52%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,084
24.8%
No qualifications
2,600
20.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,136
9.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,041
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 12,435

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,011
40.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,090
22.19%
Other social rented
846
17.22%
Owns outright
477
9.71%
Owns with a mortgage
330
6.72%
Total households: 4,913

Property prices in Nechells

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £500,400.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nechells in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nechells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats24£257,250£5,371
Semi-Detached1£220,000£2,750
Terraced10£196,500£2,317

10 years median price trend in Nechells

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nechells.

All postcodes in Nechells

B75AR

Nechells Place

B75SN

Crompton Road

B75JP

Long Acre

B74BG

Holt Street

B74AS

Dartmouth Middleway

B75AZ

Chadsmoor Terrace

B74PS

Nechells

B75LG

Cook Street

B64BE

Chester Street

B74ST

Duddeston Mill Road

B75BT

Bloomsbury Street

B74QG

Duddeston Manor Road

B65UL

Osbourne Close

B74PG

Bodmin Grove

B74JS

Duddeston Manor Road

B74DB

Nechells

B74EJ

Jennens Road

B65UJ

Park Road North

B75QL

Mount Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.