Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SOUTH LOOP SQUARE, B16 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LOOP SQUARE, B16 0AQ.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B16 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.

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

B16 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Loop Square, 0.6km 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 0AQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 33% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, down 15.5% 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00046423 (shared with 12 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 0AQ. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.0%
Asian / British Asian33.9%
Black / African / Caribbean28.2%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 430,000

28 sales · Mean £ 411,214

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B16 0AQ has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Vehicle crime28
Other theft25
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.5 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils0.6 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.7 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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Jewellery Quarter Academy

Good602 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travel Lodge1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • D & B Wines0.8 km
  • General Stores0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • Monument News0.6 km
  • League of Friends0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Midland Sailing Club0.4 km
  • Coffee Culture City Hospital0.8 km
  • Coffee Shop - Maternity0.8 km
  • Elior Uk Ltd0.6 km
  • Klassic Grill0.9 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Old Windmill0.6 km
  • The Pig & Tail1.0 km
  • The Vine0.9 km
  • Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.9 km
  • Prestige Bar Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Arches Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Grillos Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Granny's Original Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.6 km
  • Amir Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco Springhill Store0.6 km
  • Morville Stores0.8 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
  • Five Ways1.7 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill1.9 km