Postcode B4 7BX is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 490 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The median sale price in Nechells is £256,500 (around £509 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £336,000. The nearest station is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,750 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 490 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from B4 7BX.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B4 7BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.4 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £500,400.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £262 |
| Flats | 55 | £266,750 | £527 |
| Terraced | 12 | £196,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £148,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £123,500 |
| 2019 | £97,250 | £142,000 |
| 2020 | £81,000 | £141,000 |
| 2021 | £76,500 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £100,000 | £182,500 |
| 2023 | £85,500 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £82,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £266,750 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293 | £115 |
| 2017 | £302 | £129 |
| 2018 | £227 | £134 |
| 2019 | £142 | £151 |
| 2020 | £140 | £154 |
| 2021 | £131 | £167 |
| 2022 | £157 | £202 |
| 2023 | £159 | £201 |
| 2024 | £236 | £205 |
| 2025 | £524 | £215 |
| 2026 | £185 | £214 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 7BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 203, 7, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Apartment 1009, 2, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JF | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the B4 7BX postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 16 plus | Birmingham Metropolitan College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Birmingham Metropolitan College ratingInspection information
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Birmingham Ormiston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. | |
Birmingham Ormiston Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Birmingham City University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
Birmingham City University ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B4 7BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco University Express | Aston Street, Birmingham, B4 7UP | Walking directions to Tesco University Express |
| 0.1 mi | SimplyFresh | Etna Street, Birmingham, B5 5JW | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.2 mi | Food + Liquor | Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6SE | Walking directions to Food + Liquor |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6GS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Exchange Square's Co-op | Birmingham, B4 6FT | Walking directions to Exchange Square's Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B4 7BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mansuur Ahmed
Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B4 7BX records about 490 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B4 7BX in Nechells is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B4 7BX, including Birmingham Metropolitan College, Birmingham Ormiston Academy (Good) and Birmingham City University. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B4 7BX is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 385 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B4 7BX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,750 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B4 7BX is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).