Postcode B7 4SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells area 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 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 1,331 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 38 ft away from B7 4SZ.
Saltley West near B7 4SZ 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.5 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 1 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 4SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Jubilee House, 40, Alma Crescent, Birmingham, B7 4RH | Other | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 52, Alma Crescent, Birmingham, B7 4RH | Other | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 60, Ash Road, Birmingham, B8 1DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £114,000 |
In the B7 4SZ postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 11 primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Adderley Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2012. | |
Adderley Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Adderley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2016. | |
Adderley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2016
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| 0.4 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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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B7 4SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mill Store News | Duddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SU | Walking directions to Mill Store News |
| 0.4 mi | Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1LL | Walking directions to Al Halal Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Sonar Bangla | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to Sonar Bangla |
| 0.4 mi | La Calin | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to La Calin |
| 0.4 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 4SZ, 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 4SZ 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 public order.
The median sale price around B7 4SZ 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 4SZ, including Adderley Nursery School (Outstanding), Adderley Primary School (Good) and E-ACT Heartlands Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B7 4SZ is Duddeston, about 349 m away.
B7 4SZ 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 4SZ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).