Postcode B7 4JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Nechells area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.2 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 Nechells is £37,639 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 Duddeston, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Nechells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,298 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 69.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Nechells is £37,639 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from B7 4JJ.
Nechells near B7 4JJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.8 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) |
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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 4JJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 122, Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4JP | Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 116, Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4JP | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 93, Cato Street, Birmingham, B7 4TS | Other | Freehold | £930,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 50, Cato Street, Birmingham, B7 4TS | Other | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Flat 5, 6, Hindlow Close, Birmingham, B7 4LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the B7 4JJ postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 8 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 | Secondary | E-ACT Heartlands Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
E-ACT Heartlands Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
St Matthew's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jan 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2014. | |
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2014
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B7 4JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mill Store News | Duddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SU | Walking directions to Mill Store News |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4LG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | The Village Supermarket | Oliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NX | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | University Locks Co-op | 50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJ | Walking directions to University Locks 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 B7 4JJ, 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 4JJ records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B7 4JJ 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 B7 4JJ, including E-ACT Heartlands Academy (Outstanding), St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B7 4JJ is Duddeston, about 240 m away.
B7 4JJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,298 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 4JJ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).