B16 0DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Blyton Close, 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 0DU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £118k, 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00046422 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLYTON CLOSE, B16 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLYTON CLOSE, B16 0DU.
295
35
£ 33,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0DU 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
Cultural diversity defines B16 0DU — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0DU. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0DU is above average at 113 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
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
City Road Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Brookfields Primary School
Oasis Academy Foundry
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Reservoir News0.9 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.8 km
- International Supermarket0.7 km
- mr snacks limited0.5 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Boaters Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.4 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.4 km
- Elior Uk Ltd0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Watan Afghan Street Food0.9 km
- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
- Stars Nation Church0.4 km
- All Greek Street Food1.0 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Devonshire Arms1.0 km
- Old Windmill0.2 km
- Caribbean Delight1.0 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Amir Supermarket0.4 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Springhill Store0.9 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.5 km
- Five Ways2.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160DU · Data under Open Government Licence