B16 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coplow 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 0DL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. 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 is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00046352 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPLOW STREET, B16 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPLOW STREET, B16 0DL.
392
32
£ 33,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0DL 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 0DL 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 0DL. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
Terraced
£ 142,500
2 sales · Mean £ 142,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0DL is moderate at 87 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
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
City Road Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Paul's School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Ladywood Butcher and Grocery1.0 km
- City Halal Meat0.3 km
- Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.6 km
- Jay News0.9 km
- Midway Supermarket0.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Chicken.com1.0 km
- Sunset Grill House0.9 km
- Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen1.0 km
- City Road Methodist Church0.8 km
- Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Granny's Original Takeaway1.0 km
- Stars Nation Church0.3 km
- Alton Takeaway0.8 km
- Cantonese Express0.3 km
- City Fryer0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Amir Supermarket0.5 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.9 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.8 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Barford Road Members Club0.2 km
- Old Windmill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.5 km
- Five Ways2.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160DL · Data under Open Government Licence