Postcode B4 7DW is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells ward 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 nearest station is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from B4 7DW.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B4 7DW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.5 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £500,400.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £254,500 | £499 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 9 | £198,000 | £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 | £254,500 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £195,000 |
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 | £499 | £204 |
| 2026 | £185 | £221 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 7DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Apartment 6, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Apartment 83, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Apartment 13, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Apartment 84, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Apartment 3, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 |
In the B4 7DW postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B4 7DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco University Express | Aston Street, Birmingham, B4 7UP | Walking directions to Tesco University Express |
| 0.1 mi | Food + Liquor | Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6SE | Walking directions to Food + Liquor |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6GS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Raees Shop | Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6GS | Walking directions to Raees Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 305 Corporation Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B4 7DT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 7DW, 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 7DW 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B4 7DW in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B4 7DW, including Aston University, Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good) and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B4 7DW is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 540 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B4 7DW 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 7DW is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).