Duddeston, Salford and Vauxhall are generally regarded as part of Nechells.

The surrounding areas are Aston, Bordesley, Eastside, Saltley and Washwood Heath.

Nechells is named after a mediaeval land conveyance ("atten echells") which transferred it from Handsworth to Aston Manor.

Nechells consists of a sandstone ridge flanked by two river valleys: the Hockley Brook and River Rea.

Nechells remained largely rural until the 19th century when canals were cut through the river valleys and the Grand Junction Railway arrived.

Industrial corridors developed alongside the transport routes and the ridge became slum housing.

The slums were replaced by council estates in 1950-1970.

The area is still characterised by older tower clusters, bunglaows, flats and maisonettes with an increasing proportion of modern homes.

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