B16 0EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Link Road, 0.1km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0EP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00046353 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINK ROAD, B16 0EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINK ROAD, B16 0EP.
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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
B16 0EP has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0EP. 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
£ 235,000
17 sales · Mean £ 235,882
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0EP is above average at 103 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
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cafe Shop0.4 km
- City Road Methodist Church0.6 km
- Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Full-A-Flava Caribbean Restaurant0.4 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Londis Parkside Service Station0.0 km
- City Halal Meat0.4 km
- Clare News0.9 km
- Dylan Mini Market0.9 km
- Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.5 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Stars Nation Church0.3 km
- Alton Takeaway0.6 km
- Cantonese Express0.4 km
- City Fryer0.4 km
- Hasan Takeaway0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Caribbean Delight0.9 km
- Old Windmill0.5 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Amir Supermarket0.4 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.8 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.7 km
- Five Ways2.1 km
- Smethwick2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B160EP · Data under Open Government Licence