B16 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Emily Gardens, 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 0ED is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £133k, 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00046422 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMILY GARDENS, B16 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMILY GARDENS, B16 0ED.
295
35
£ 33,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0ED 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 0ED has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0ED. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 129,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0ED is above average at 92 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
Brookfields Primary School
St Paul's School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Misiu0.9 km
- Authentic Jamaican Food Store0.7 km
- Bismillah Meat & Poultry0.8 km
- Butcher Counter at Kurdistan Superma0.8 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Mamoosh Grill House Ltd0.9 km
- Sunset Grill House0.8 km
- Lick Your Fingers0.2 km
- Cafe Shop0.4 km
- BRRGRR Birmingham0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.9 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.3 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Amir Supermarket0.4 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.8 km
- Watan Afghan Street Food0.8 km
- Piri Fino0.2 km
- Alton Takeaway0.6 km
- Cantonese Express0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Barford Road Members Club0.1 km
- Caribbean Delight0.9 km
- Old Windmill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.5 km
- Five Ways2.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B160ED · Data under Open Government Licence