B16 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 486 active and 660 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B16 (26%) is characterised by a young, mixed area of student households and early-stage families, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (18%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B16 are around £297k, up 13.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B16 at 418 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 34, B16 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B16 postcode area.
25,757
34
£ 38,420 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
66% of B16's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Barford Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's School for Girls
George Dixon Academy
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St George's Church of England Primary School
City Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Costcutter
- Kam Stores Ltd
- Londis Parkside Service Station
- African Caribbean Grocery
- Bondhall Ltd
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Apollo Hotel
- Birmingham Marriott Hotel
- Birmingham Strathallan Hotel
- Cobden Hotel Ltd
- Collection Hotel Birmingham
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- A Taste Of Persia ( Shiraz)
- Akbars
- Bid Birmingham
- Cafe Rumi
- Cafe Shop
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morville Stores
- Safeburys Supermarket
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Philpotts
- Pizza Hut - Unit 3
- Sicilian Pizza
- Stars Nation Church
- Subway
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Barford Road Members Club
- Bowlplex
- Broadway Casino
- Garden House Ph
- Ivy Bush
- + 6 more
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