Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BARFORD ROAD, B16 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARFORD ROAD, B16 0DY.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B16 0DY 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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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in B16 0DY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barford 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 0DY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £217k. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00046418 (shared with 30 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 0DY. 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

White / British28.7%
Asian / British Asian20.9%
Black / African / Caribbean27.4%
Other / Mixed23.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 217,500

6 sales · Mean £ 175,500

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

Crime around B16 0DY is above average at 93 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 offences223
Vehicle crime55
Shoplifting40
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.5 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils1.1 km
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Cafe Shop0.3 km
  • Mamoosh Grill House Ltd0.8 km
  • Sunset Grill House0.7 km
  • Boaters Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway0.9 km
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.7 km
  • Stars Nation Church0.5 km
  • Arches Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Londis Parkside Service Station0.3 km
  • Misiu0.8 km
  • Fresh Fish Daily0.7 km
  • International Supermarket0.6 km
  • mr snacks limited0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.9 km
  • Old Windmill0.2 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.8 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.0 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.3 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)1.0 km
  • Tesco Springhill Store1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.5 km
  • Five Ways2.3 km
  • Smethwick2.4 km