B16 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Icknield Port Road, 0.1km 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 0DA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 71% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00046418 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ICKNIELD PORT ROAD, B16 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ICKNIELD PORT ROAD, B16 0DA.
319
40
£ 33,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0DA 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 0DA has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-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 0DA. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0DA is moderate at 85 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.
school Local Schools
Barford Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
City Road Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Foundry
St Paul's School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Reservoir News1.0 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.7 km
- International Supermarket0.5 km
- mr snacks limited0.4 km
- The Snooker Club0.5 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Boaters Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.4 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.4 km
- M & G Cafe0.7 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Watan Afghan Street Food0.7 km
- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.7 km
- Stars Nation Church0.5 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Alton Takeaway0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Old Windmill0.3 km
- Caribbean Delight0.8 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
- Amir Supermarket0.3 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.6 km
- Five Ways2.3 km
- Smethwick2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160DA · Data under Open Government Licence