B16 0HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parkside, 0.7km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0HD is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00046429 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKSIDE, B16 0HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE, B16 0HD.
356
33
£ 33,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0HD 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
70% of B16 0HD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0HD. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0HD is moderate at 61 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
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Cape Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
Barford Primary School
George Dixon Academy
St Paul's School for Girls
George Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Cape Hill Mini Market0.9 km
- Sams Authentic Foodstore0.8 km
- City Halal Meat0.9 km
- Clare News0.1 km
- Dylan Mini Market0.5 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Amir Supermarket0.6 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Kashmir Grill House0.9 km
- Waterloo Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
- ZigZag Desserts0.9 km
- Alton Takeaway0.5 km
- Cantonese Express0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Caribbean Delight0.5 km
- Seven Stars On Cape Hill0.9 km
- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.9 km
- The Victoria Suite0.9 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- A Kebabish0.7 km
- City Road Methodist Church0.2 km
- Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Full-A-Flava Caribbean Restaurant0.7 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.8 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.1 km
- Jewellery Quarter2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B160HD · Data under Open Government Licence