Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GILLOTT ROAD, B16 0EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLOTT ROAD, B16 0EZ.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B16 0EZ 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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1/10
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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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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, B16 0EZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 0EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gillott 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 0EZ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £258k. 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 0EZ are sourced from Output Area E00046427 (shared with 5 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 0EZ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.8%
Asian / British Asian19.9%
Black / African / Caribbean28.4%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Flat

£ 123,000

1 sales · Mean £ 123,000

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

Crime around B16 0EZ is above average at 91 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 offences186
Vehicle crime45
Shoplifting39
Burglary26
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.3 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's School for Girls

Outstanding1005 pupils0.8 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.1 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Reservoir News0.8 km
  • City Halal Meat0.4 km
  • Clare News0.8 km
  • Dylan Mini Market0.8 km
  • Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Windmill0.6 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.8 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Coffee Culture City Hospital0.7 km
  • Coffee Shop - Maternity0.7 km
  • M & G Cafe1.0 km
  • City Road Methodist Church0.5 km
  • Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Arches Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Alton Takeaway0.6 km
  • Cantonese Express0.4 km
  • City Fryer0.4 km
  • Hasan Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.4 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.8 km
  • Five Ways2.2 km
  • Smethwick2.3 km