Postcode B7 4HX 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 high crime levels, with around 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,331 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from B7 4HX.
Saltley West near B7 4HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.5 mi | Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.4 mi | Garrison Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Garrison Lane Park |
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 4HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | Apartment 710, 1, Pitt Street, Birmingham, B4 7FH | Flats | Leasehold | £500,400 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Apartment 713, 1, Pitt Street, Birmingham, B4 7FH | Flats | Leasehold | £337,200 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Apartment 716, 1, Pitt Street, Birmingham, B4 7FH | Flats | Leasehold | £334,875 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Apartment 712, 1, Pitt Street, Birmingham, B4 7FH | Flats | Leasehold | £243,525 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Apartment 518, 1, Pitt Street, Birmingham, B4 7FH | Flats | Leasehold | £242,250 |
In the B7 4HX postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 4HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | University Locks Co-op | 50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJ | Walking directions to University Locks Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4LG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | SimplyFresh | Etna Street, Birmingham, B5 5JW | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.4 mi | Griffins | Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BT | Walking directions to Griffins |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | St Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HF | Walking directions to Londis |
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 B7 4HX, 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 B7 4HX records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B7 4HX in Saltley West 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 B7 4HX, including BOA Digital Technologies Academy, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good) and E-Act Heartlands Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B7 4HX is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), about 658 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B7 4HX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,331 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 B7 4HX is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).