B16 0HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.4km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0HL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% 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. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0HL are sourced from Output Area E00046421 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, B16 0HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, B16 0HL.
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£ 33,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0HL 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in B16 0HL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 0HL. The average age is 39.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0HL is moderate at 78 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
City Road Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
Barford Primary School
Cape Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's School for Girls
Oasis Academy Foundry
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Fresh Fish Daily0.3 km
- International Supermarket0.3 km
- mr snacks limited0.3 km
- The Snooker Club0.3 km
- African Food Cam Shop Ltd0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.9 km
- Coffee Shop - Maternity0.9 km
- Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen1.0 km
- City Road Methodist Church0.2 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Watan Afghan Street Food0.4 km
- Tariq Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Alton Takeaway0.3 km
- Cantonese Express0.6 km
- City Fryer0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Woodlands Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Old Windmill0.8 km
- Caribbean Delight0.4 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
- Amir Supermarket0.4 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.9 km
- Jewellery Quarter2.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B160HL · Data under Open Government Licence