Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B16 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B16 0BA.

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Population

462

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B16 0BA 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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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in B16 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B16 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Chad Valley in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ladywood ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

The people who live in B16 0BA are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00175717 (shared with 662 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 0BA. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.9%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.3%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around B16 0BA is above average at 97 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 offences210
Vehicle crime80
Burglary67
Criminal damage and arson53
Anti-social behaviour40

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils0.1 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils0.4 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's School for Girls

Outstanding1005 pupils0.8 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km
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Nelson Junior and Infant School

Good432 pupils1.3 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils1.4 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Midland Sailing Club0.9 km
  • Mander Portman Woodward0.8 km
  • Mr Mulligans0.6 km
  • Sody's Breakfast & Lunch0.1 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Birmingham Marriott Hotel0.7 km
  • Cobden Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Travel Lodge0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Birmingham Strathallan Hotel0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Duck Beefeater0.8 km
  • Broadway Casino0.6 km
  • The Vine0.7 km
  • Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing0.6 km
  • Rainbow Casino Ltd0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • BCP Midlands Ltd0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Chick Chuck0.1 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • FoodFiction0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Select and Save0.8 km
  • Family Action Ladywood Food Club0.0 km
  • Food and Booze 240.1 km
  • Jupiter Convienence Store0.7 km
  • S&A Stores0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Safeburys Supermarket0.2 km
  • Morville Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Five Ways1.2 km
  • Jewellery Quarter2.1 km
  • Birmingham New Street2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgbaston Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km