Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CITY ROAD, B16 0HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, B16 0HG.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B16 0HG 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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Area Character

B16 0HG is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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B16 0HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.3km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0HG is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. 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 0HG are sourced from Output Area E00046419 (shared with 6 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 0HG. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.0%
Asian / British Asian53.0%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 259,500

4 sales · Mean £ 271,500

Terraced

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 236,666

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

Crime around B16 0HG is moderate at 83 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 offences344
Vehicle crime68
Criminal damage and arson49
Burglary46
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.2 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.3 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.8 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's School for Girls

Outstanding1005 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Fresh Fish Daily0.3 km
  • International Supermarket0.2 km
  • mr snacks limited0.1 km
  • The Snooker Club0.2 km
  • W R V S1.0 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Boaters Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Cafe Shop0.1 km
  • Coffee Culture City Hospital0.7 km
  • Coffee Shop - Maternity0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.4 km
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.4 km
  • Arches Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Stars Nation Church0.7 km
  • Piri Fino0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Windmill0.7 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.4 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.2 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.3 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter2.0 km
  • Smethwick2.0 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.3 km