Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ICKNIELD PORT ROAD, B16 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ICKNIELD PORT ROAD, B16 0BT.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

35

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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 0BT 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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3/10
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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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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

62% of B16 0BT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B16 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Icknield Port Road, 0.1km 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 0BT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — 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: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00046422 (shared with 14 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 0BT. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.0%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean27.7%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 109,150

2 sales · Mean £ 109,150

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

Crime around B16 0BT 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 offences237
Vehicle crime57
Shoplifting40
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.4 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.4 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate226 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's School for Girls

Outstanding1005 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Cafe Shop0.2 km
  • Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen0.8 km
  • City Road Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.2 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Londis Parkside Service Station0.2 km
  • City Halal Meat0.1 km
  • Clare News0.9 km
  • Dylan Mini Market0.8 km
  • Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Stars Nation Church0.5 km
  • Alton Takeaway0.5 km
  • Cantonese Express0.1 km
  • City Fryer0.2 km
  • Hasan Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Caribbean Delight0.8 km
  • Old Windmill0.4 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.1 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.7 km
  • Smethwick2.3 km
  • Five Ways2.3 km