B16 0EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Summerfield Crescent, 0.2km from Summerfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0EL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 7.5% 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 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00046353 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMERFIELD CRESCENT, B16 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERFIELD CRESCENT, B16 0EL.
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34
£ 33,200 /yr
51%
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 0EL — 51% 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. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0EL. The average age is 34.3. 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
£ 141,500
6 sales · Mean £ 127,916
Semi-Detached
£ 301,250
2 sales · Mean £ 301,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0EL is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
City Road Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's School for Girls
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
- Granny's Original Takeaway1.0 km
- Stars Nation Church0.2 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Grillos Peri Peri1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Costcutter0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Reservoir News0.7 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.9 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Chicken.com1.0 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.7 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.7 km
- Elior Uk Ltd1.0 km
- LE MYSTIC RESTAURANT LTD1.0 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Old Windmill0.5 km
- Caribbean Delight1.0 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Amir Supermarket0.5 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Springhill Store1.0 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.6 km
- Five Ways2.1 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B160EL · Data under Open Government Licence