B16 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marroway Street, 0.2km 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 0AR 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 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00046352 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARROWAY STREET, B16 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARROWAY STREET, B16 0AR.
392
32
£ 33,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0AR 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
B16 0AR has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0AR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0AR is above average at 98 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
City Road Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Paul's School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Bethel Apostolic Church Of Excellence1.0 km
- Ladywood Butcher and Grocery0.9 km
- City Halal Meat0.4 km
- Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.7 km
- Jay News1.0 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Chicken.com0.9 km
- Sunset Grill House1.0 km
- City Road Methodist Church0.8 km
- Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Granny's Original Takeaway0.9 km
- Stars Nation Church0.2 km
- Alton Takeaway0.8 km
- Cantonese Express0.4 km
- City Fryer0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Amir Supermarket0.6 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket1.0 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.8 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Barford Road Members Club0.3 km
- Old Windmill0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.5 km
- Five Ways2.0 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B160AR · Data under Open Government Licence