B16 0EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eastgate, 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 0EY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £600k. 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 0EY are sourced from Output Area E00046427 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTGATE, B16 0EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTGATE, B16 0EY.
421
34
£ 33,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0EY 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
B16 0EY has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0EY. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0EY is moderate at 57 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
City Road Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
St Paul's School for Girls
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Cape Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe Shop0.4 km
- Mamoosh Grill House Ltd0.8 km
- Sunset Grill House0.7 km
- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Lick Your Fingers0.5 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Londis Parkside Service Station0.3 km
- Misiu0.8 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.7 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.7 km
- Watan Afghan Street Food0.7 km
- Alton Takeaway0.6 km
- Cantonese Express0.5 km
- City Fryer0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Caribbean Delight0.8 km
- Old Windmill0.6 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
- Amir Supermarket0.4 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.9 km
- Five Ways2.3 km
- Smethwick2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160EY · Data under Open Government Licence