B16 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marroway Street, 0.3km from St. Cuthbert's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0AN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 79.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B16 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00046352 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARROWAY STREET, B16 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARROWAY STREET, B16 0AN.
392
32
£ 33,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, B16 0AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 79.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0AN. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Terraced
£ 134,000
8 sales · Mean £ 164,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0AN is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barford Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
City Road Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Paul's School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Reservoir News0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Fresh Fish Daily1.0 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Chicken.com0.9 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.6 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.6 km
- Elior Uk Ltd0.8 km
- LE MYSTIC RESTAURANT LTD0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Granny's Original Takeaway0.9 km
- Stars Nation Church0.2 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Grillos Peri Peri0.8 km
- Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Old Windmill0.4 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Amir Supermarket0.6 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco Springhill Store0.8 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.5 km
- Five Ways2.0 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B160AN · Data under Open Government Licence