B16 0ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gillott Road, 0.3km from Summerfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.
Census 2021 statistics for B16 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00046366 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILLOTT ROAD, B16 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLOTT ROAD, B16 0ET.
411
37
£ 45,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
59% of B16 0ET's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0ET. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Detached
£ 358,750
2 sales · Mean £ 358,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0ET is moderate at 67 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
City Road Primary School
Barford Primary School
St Paul's School for Girls
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Cape Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- D & B Wines0.7 km
- General Stores0.7 km
- Authentic Jamaican Food Store0.7 km
- Bismillah Meat & Poultry0.7 km
- Butcher Counter at Kurdistan Superma0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Midland Sailing Club0.6 km
- Red Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Netty's Carribean & English1.0 km
- Fire Station1.0 km
- Reservoir Cafe0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Old Windmill0.9 km
- Rainbow Casino Ltd1.0 km
- Caribbean Delight0.8 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Stars Nation Church0.6 km
- Alton Takeaway0.6 km
- Cantonese Express0.7 km
- City Fryer0.7 km
- Hasan Takeaway0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Amir Supermarket0.6 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter2.1 km
- Smethwick2.2 km
- Five Ways2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160ET · Data under Open Government Licence