Finstall Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B7 4LA is located in the Nechells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finstall Close, Birmingham, B7 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B7 4LF, B7 4LD, B7 4LG, B7 4JP, B7 4HZ, B7 4JA, B7 4HR, B7 4NJ, B7 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B7 4LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 55.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 44.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B7 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.4% | 46.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 35.1% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 59.4% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 27.6% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 8.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 23.2% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 11.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 13% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 28% | 19.0% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 29.9% | 49.8% | 19.9% | 2.5% | 47.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 18.5% | 6.2% | -12.3% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 20.5% | 11.7% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -69.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 51.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 51.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 24.8% | 29.7% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 27.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 51.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 37.9% | 36.4% | 9.8% | 28.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 22.3% | 4.4% | -17.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.9% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 58.6% | 6.5% | 52.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finstall Close was 430.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.2% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Finstall Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 117th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Finstall Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2022-12-16 | £94,178 |
| 17 Finstall Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-04-21 | £64,129 |
| 19 Finstall Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2013-03-12 | £88,932 |
| 5 Finstall Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2013-02-11 | £86,287 |
B7 4LA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B7 4LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | - not rated | 236 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | - not rated | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School and Nursery Class Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School Cromwell Street , Nechells B7 5BA | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 278 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heartlands High School Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 619 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 842 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tuition Service Vauxhall Gardens , Barrack Street B7 4HA | - not rated | 248 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James College St James House , B7 4JE | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enta Independent School Mill Wharf , 10 Mill Street B6 4BS | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy Al-Ansaar 106 Garrison Lane , Bordseley B9 4BS | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 934 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Cafe | 32 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 160 yd | |
| Teehani | 30 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 160 yd | |
| Saffron Catering | West Midlands Fire Service, 101 Vauxhall Road | 293 yd | |
| Unite the Union | 30 Jennens Road, Birmingham | 454 yd | |
| Faraday Wharf | 10 Holt Street, Birmingham | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle & Ball Public House | Gopsal Street, Birmingham | 605 yd | |
| The Gosta Green | Holt Street, Birmingham | 662 yd | |
| The Sack Of Potatoes | Sack Of Potatoes, 10 Gosta Green | 735 yd | |
| The Lounge | Aston Students Union, 8 Coleshill Street | 849 yd | |
| The Garrison | Flat 1, The Garrison Public House, 110 Garrison Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizza and Chicken | 35 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 160 yd | |
| Brammies | 52 Revesby Walk, Birmingham | 160 yd | |
| Burgers, Wings 'n' Tings | Lunar Lounge, Proctor Street | 513 yd | |
| Bellagio | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 517 yd | |
| The Smash Den | 260 Windsor Street, Birmingham | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Unit 1, University Locks, 50 Curzon Street | 488 yd | |
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | Aston University, Aston Street | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 308 yd |
| Nechells Wellbeing Centre RUPERT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Aston University (The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre) WOODCOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| King Solomon International Business School WATERLINKS HOUSE WATERLINKS HOUSE RICHARD STREET | 644 yd | |
| Gem Sports Centre (Closed) The Aston Triangle | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 859 yd |
| Aston University Students Guild ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STUDENTS GUILD ASTON STREET | 934 yd | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton Campus) Jennens Road | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.