The B7 4 Birmingham (Nechells) Postcode Sector
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The B7 4 postcode sector is within the county of West Midlands.
According to the 2021 Census, the B7 4 postcode sector is home to 4,406 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 129 already in use, that leaves 271 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the B7 4 postal code are BIRMINGHAM and Nechells.
The B7 4 Postcode shares a border with B4 7 (BIRMINGHAM), B5 5 (BIRMINGHAM), B6 4 (BIRMINGHAM, Aston), B8 1 (BIRMINGHAM, Saltley, Washwood Heath), B9 4 (BIRMINGHAM, Bordesley, Bordesley Green) and B7 5 (BIRMINGHAM, Nechells).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of BIRMINGHAM.
- B7 4 is in the B7 district, within the B Birmingham area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Aston Delivery Office.
- Area: 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km² / 389.07 acres).
- Waterways include Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, Digbeth Branch Canal.
Street list for B7 4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WOODCOCK STREET | 219 |
| DARTMOUTH MIDDLEWAY A4540 | 175 |
| LAWLEY MIDDLEWAY A4540 | 171 |
| FINSTALL CLOSE | 139 |
| LAWFORD CLOSE | 102 |
| CROMWELL STREET | 102 |
| GREAT BROOK STREET | 93 |
| LITTLE HALL ROAD | 86 |
| HILDEN ROAD | 82 |
| HINDLOW CLOSE | 81 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 760 |
| Vehicle crime | 354 |
| Other theft | 159 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 |
| Burglary | 99 |
| Public order | 92 |
| Robbery | 74 |
| Drugs | 54 |
| Possession of weapons | 32 |
| Other crime | 29 |
| Bicycle theft | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Aston University Engineering Academy
University technical college
1 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG
Head: Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-01-13
Pupils: 743
Heartlands Academy
Academy sponsor led
Great Francis Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4QR
Head: Mrs Sophia Haughton
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2014-02-06
Pupils: 799
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4JR
Head: Miss Sonia Thompson
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2015-02-06
Pupils: 205
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Vauxhall Grove, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B7 4HP
Head: Mrs Tarah O'Brien
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-11-22
Pupils: 232
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £215,000 | 2 |
| Semi-detached | £220,000 | 1 | £127,500 | 2 | £205,000 | 1 | £207,000 | 1 |
| Terraced | £233,333 | 3 | £220,000 | 3 | £225,000 | 1 | £188,333 | 3 |
| Flats | £110,000 | 1 | £96,000 | 2 | £29,200 | 1 | £89,250 | 2 |
Important postcodes and buildings
B7 4AA is the postcode for King Solomon International Business School, Main Building, Richard Street, 5TH FLOOR, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust, Waterlinks House, FLOORS 2, 3 AND 4, Eastern Birmingham P C T, Waterlinks House, Richard Street, King Solomon International Business School, Sports Hall, Richard Street, and 5TH FLOOR, South Birmingham P C T, Waterlinks House, Richard Street
B7 4AG is the postcode for National College for High Speed Rail, 2 Lister Street, and Aston University Engineering Academy, 1 Lister Street
B7 4BL is the postcode for 10 Woodcock Street, Aston University Nursery And Pre School, 1 Woodcock Street, and Birmingham City Council, 10 Woodcock Street
B7 4BN is the postcode for Advantage West Midlands, Unit 3 Priestley Wharf, 20 Holt Street
B7 4HA is the postcode for Specialist Support Service, Vauxhall Gardens, Barrack Street
B7 4HP is the postcode for St Vincent Catholic Primary School, Vauxhall Grove
B7 4HW is the postcode for 99 Vauxhall Road, West Midlands Fire Service, Safeside, 101 Vauxhall Road, West Midlands Fire Service, Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road, and West Midlands Fire Service, 101 Vauxhall Road
B7 4JN is the postcode for St Matthews Centre, 11 Hobart Croft
B7 4JR is the postcode for St. Matthews C of E Junior & Infant School, Duddeston Manor Road, and St. Matthews Primary School, Duddeston Manor Road
B7 4QR is the postcode for Heartlands Academy, Great Francis Street
B7 4QU is the postcode for Nechells Green Community Centre, Melvina Road
B7 4RQ is the postcode for Birmingham City Council, 25 Dollman Street
B7 4SB is the postcode for Heartlands Resource Centre, 6 Inkerman Street, and Birmingham City Council, Employment Preparation Unit, 6 Inkerman Street
B7 4SL is the postcode for Unit 12-15, Devon Street
B7 4SN is the postcode for The Receipt & Distribution Centre, Unit 16, Mainstream Industrial Park, Mainstream Way
Administrative coverage
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