Postcode B7 4HU is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Garrison Lane Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from B7 4HU.
Saltley West near B7 4HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.8 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.9 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Garrison Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Garrison Lane Park |
Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £187,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nechells
In the B7 4HU postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4LG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Mill Store News | Duddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SU | Walking directions to Mill Store News |
| 0.3 mi | University Locks Co-op | 50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJ | Walking directions to University Locks Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Griffins | Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BT | Walking directions to Griffins |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.