Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LINK ROAD, B16 0EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINK ROAD, B16 0EP.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B16 0EP has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B16 0EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Link Road, 0.1km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0EP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00046353 (shared with 6 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 0EP. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.3%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.1%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 235,000

17 sales · Mean £ 235,882

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

Crime around B16 0EP is above average at 103 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.

Violence and sexual offences159
Shoplifting40
Vehicle crime38
Burglary27
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.4 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.7 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's School for Girls

Outstanding1005 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.0 km
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St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cafe Shop0.4 km
  • City Road Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.4 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • Full-A-Flava Caribbean Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Londis Parkside Service Station0.0 km
  • City Halal Meat0.4 km
  • Clare News0.9 km
  • Dylan Mini Market0.9 km
  • Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Stars Nation Church0.3 km
  • Alton Takeaway0.6 km
  • Cantonese Express0.4 km
  • City Fryer0.4 km
  • Hasan Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Caribbean Delight0.9 km
  • Old Windmill0.5 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.3 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.4 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.8 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.7 km
  • Five Ways2.1 km
  • Smethwick2.4 km