B16 0DJ is an up-and-coming urban area on The Poplars, 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 0DJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00046422 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE POPLARS, B16 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE POPLARS, B16 0DJ.
295
35
£ 33,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0DJ 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
Cultural diversity defines B16 0DJ — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0DJ. The average age is 34.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0DJ is above average at 113 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Barford Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
City Road Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Brookfields Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Reservoir News1.0 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.9 km
- International Supermarket0.7 km
- mr snacks limited0.6 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Boaters Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.4 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.4 km
- Elior Uk Ltd0.8 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Watan Afghan Street Food0.9 km
- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
- Stars Nation Church0.4 km
- All Greek Street Food1.0 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Devonshire Arms1.0 km
- Old Windmill0.2 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Amir Supermarket0.5 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Springhill Store0.8 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.4 km
- Five Ways2.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160DJ · Data under Open Government Licence