B16 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Icknield Port 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B16 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00046366 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ICKNIELD PORT ROAD, B16 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ICKNIELD PORT ROAD, B16 0AA.
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
Cultural diversity defines B16 0AA — 59% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 0AA. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0AA is moderate at 78 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
Barford Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
City Road Primary School
St Paul's School for Girls
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Old Windmill0.6 km
- Ladywood Social Club0.9 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.8 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.8 km
- Elior Uk Ltd0.9 km
- LE MYSTIC RESTAURANT LTD0.9 km
- M & G Cafe0.9 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Arches Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Grillos Peri Peri0.9 km
- Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill0.9 km
- Alton Takeaway0.9 km
- Cantonese Express0.6 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- City Halal Meat0.6 km
- Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.8 km
- Red Sea Butcher0.8 km
- Sedana Superstores Ltd0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Amir Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Springhill Store0.9 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.6 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.6 km
- Five Ways1.9 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160AA · Data under Open Government Licence