Postcode B7 4SN 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 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Duddeston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 127 ft away from B7 4SN.
Saltley West near B7 4SN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.7 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.9 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley 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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 4SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | Unit C3, 61, Mainstream Way, Birmingham, B7 4SN | Other | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 70, Crawford Street, Birmingham, B8 1JL | Detached | Freehold | £107,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 61, Adderley Gardens, Birmingham, B8 1LB | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the B7 4SN postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 4SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sonar Bangla | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to Sonar Bangla |
| 0.3 mi | La Calin | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to La Calin |
| 0.3 mi | Mill Store News | Duddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SU | Walking directions to Mill Store News |
| 0.3 mi | Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1LL | Walking directions to Al Halal Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Pak Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JA | Walking directions to Pak Supermarket |
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 4SN, 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 4SN records about 116 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 4SN 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 4SN, including St Saviour's C of E Primary School (Good), Bloomsbury Nursery School (Outstanding) and Adderley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B7 4SN is Duddeston, about 492 m away.
B7 4SN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 578 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 4SN is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).