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B7 4TS

Cato Street

Nechells

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Overview

Postcode B7 4TS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
87.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

87.5%

Approximately 87.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Nechells is £37,639 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from B7 4TS.

Flood risk

No risk

Nechells near B7 4TS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B7 4TS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston
0.8 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)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
2,258.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.37(+43%)
Vehicle crime
18.64(+186%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.6(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.6(+32%)
Other theft
6.21(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
132
37.39%
British
58
16.43%
Caribbean
46
13.03%
Other Black
22
6.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
4.53%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
36.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
21.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.79%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
56.62%
Other social rented
42
30.88%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.88%
Owns outright
2
1.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Nechells

Median price£231,563
Price per sq ft£474
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £265K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nechells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats26£254,500£499
Semi-Detached1£220,000£255
Terraced9£198,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nechells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nechells.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nechells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nechells.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nechells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nechells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 4TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 4TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 202550, Cato Street, Birmingham, B7 4TSOtherLeasehold£480,000
01 Apr 202599, Cato Street, Birmingham, B7 4TSOtherFreehold£420,000
28 Mar 2025Unit C3, 61, Mainstream Way, Birmingham, B7 4SNOtherLeasehold£145,000
30 May 2025Jubilee House, 40, Alma Crescent, Birmingham, B7 4RHOtherFreehold£1,100,000
30 May 202552, Alma Crescent, Birmingham, B7 4RHOtherFreehold£1,100,000

Schools

In the B7 4TS postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B7 4TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryE-Act Heartlands AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryBloomsbury Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 4TS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B7 4TS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMill Store NewsDuddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SUWalking directions to Mill Store News
0.3 miThe Village SupermarketOliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NXWalking directions to The Village Supermarket
0.4 miNisa Local64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCostcutterDuddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4LGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miSonar BanglaAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SHWalking directions to Sonar Bangla

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B7 4TS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mansuur Ahmed

Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardNechellsE05011155
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NechellsE02001869
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 043DE01034927
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B7 4TS

Is B7 4TS (Nechells) safe?

The area around B7 4TS 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.

What is the average house price near B7 4TS?

The median sale price around B7 4TS in Nechells is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B7 4TS?

There are 20 schools close to B7 4TS, including E-Act Heartlands Academy (Outstanding), Bloomsbury Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B7 4TS?

The closest station to B7 4TS is Duddeston, about 214 m away.

How deprived is the area around B7 4TS?

B7 4TS 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).

Who represents B7 4TS (Nechells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B7 4TS is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).