Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CITY ROAD, B16 0HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, B16 0HQ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B16 0HQ 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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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, B16 0HQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 0HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.4km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0HQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% 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. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00046421 (shared with 12 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 0HQ. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.3%
Asian / British Asian35.8%
Black / African / Caribbean27.7%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 9%
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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

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

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

Crime around B16 0HQ is moderate at 80 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 offences360
Vehicle crime75
Criminal damage and arson52
Burglary50
Anti-social behaviour40

school Local Schools

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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.0 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.5 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.8 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's School for Girls

Outstanding1005 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Fresh Fish Daily0.3 km
  • International Supermarket0.3 km
  • mr snacks limited0.3 km
  • The Snooker Club0.3 km
  • African Food Cam Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Coffee Culture City Hospital0.9 km
  • Coffee Shop - Maternity0.9 km
  • Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen1.0 km
  • City Road Methodist Church0.2 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.4 km
  • Tariq Sweet Centre0.8 km
  • Alton Takeaway0.3 km
  • Cantonese Express0.5 km
  • City Fryer0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Windmill0.8 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.5 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.4 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.9 km
  • Jewellery Quarter2.1 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.2 km