Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MARROWAY STREET, B16 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARROWAY STREET, B16 0AN.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British17.9%
Asian / British Asian33.0%
Black / African / Caribbean36.0%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 11%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences135
Shoplifting40
Vehicle crime37
Other theft26
Burglary22

school Local Schools

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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils0.7 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.8 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.8 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's School for Girls

Outstanding1005 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Old Windmill0.4 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.4 km
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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