Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

THE ELMS, B16 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ELMS, B16 0AZ.

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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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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 0AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

B16 0AZ is an up-and-coming urban area on The Elms, 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 0AZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 above average at 114 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 0AZ 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 0AZ. 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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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 0AZ is above average at 114 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 offences183
Shoplifting40
Vehicle crime38
Other theft33
Burglary26

school Local Schools

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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.2 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.7 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.7 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils0.8 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Ladywood Butcher and Grocery1.0 km
  • Londis Parkside Service Station0.2 km
  • City Halal Meat0.4 km
  • Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cafe Shop0.6 km
  • Chicken.com0.9 km
  • Coffee Culture City Hospital0.5 km
  • Coffee Shop - Maternity0.5 km
  • Elior Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Granny's Original Takeaway0.9 km
  • Stars Nation Church0.3 km
  • Arches Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Grillos Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Old Windmill0.3 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.3 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.6 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket1.0 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
  • Tesco Springhill Store0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.4 km
  • Five Ways2.0 km
  • Birmingham Snow Hill2.2 km