B16 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Loop Square, 0.6km from St. Cuthbert's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0AQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 33% 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, down 15.5% year-on-year. 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00046423 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH LOOP SQUARE, B16 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LOOP SQUARE, B16 0AQ.
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£ 33,200 /yr
43%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B16 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0AQ. The average age is 32.2. 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
Terraced
£ 430,000
28 sales · Mean £ 411,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B16 0AQ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
Jewellery Quarter Academy
St George's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travel Lodge1.0 km
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- D & B Wines0.8 km
- General Stores0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Monument News0.6 km
- League of Friends0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Midland Sailing Club0.4 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.8 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.8 km
- Elior Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Klassic Grill0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Old Windmill0.6 km
- The Pig & Tail1.0 km
- The Vine0.9 km
- Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar0.9 km
- Prestige Bar Restaurant0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Arches Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Grillos Peri Peri0.5 km
- Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Granny's Original Takeaway0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.6 km
- Amir Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco Springhill Store0.6 km
- Morville Stores0.8 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.3 km
- Five Ways1.7 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B160AQ · Data under Open Government Licence