Postcode B7 4QG is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells ward 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 nearest station is Duddeston, about 0.2 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 the United Kingdom, 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 91.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from B7 4QG.
Nechells near B7 4QG 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.9 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £236,313 (about £476 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £500,400.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £257,250 | £511 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 11 | £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 | £256,500 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £187,500 |
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 | £511 | £208 |
| 2026 | £185 | £218 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 4QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 99, Cato Street, Birmingham, B7 4TS | Other | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 39, Great Francis Street, Birmingham, B7 4QS | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 122, Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4JP | Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the B7 4QG postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 4QG
| 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 | The Village Supermarket | Oliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NX | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4LG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 4QG, 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 4QG 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B7 4QG in Nechells is £236,313 (about £476 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B7 4QG, including E-Act Heartlands Academy (Outstanding), St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Bloomsbury Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B7 4QG is Duddeston, about 276 m away.
B7 4QG 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 4QG is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).