B16 0HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Selwyn Road, 0.5km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B16 0HN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £393k. 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 0HN are sourced from Output Area E00046421 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELWYN ROAD, B16 0HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELWYN ROAD, B16 0HN.
314
40
£ 33,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B16 0HN 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 0HN has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B16 0HN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
3 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B16 0HN is moderate at 51 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
Barford Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Cape Primary School
St Paul's School for Girls
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
George Dixon Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Chanco (Garages) Limited1.0 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.5 km
- International Supermarket0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Shireland Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.7 km
- Old Windmill1.0 km
- Caribbean Delight0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.6 km
- Watan Afghan Street Food0.6 km
- Cape Hill Chippy0.8 km
- Piri Fino0.8 km
- Tariq Sweet Centre0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Mamoosh Grill House Ltd0.6 km
- Sunset Grill House0.5 km
- Midland Sailing Club0.8 km
- Red Fried Chicken0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Amir Supermarket0.6 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.0 km
- Jewellery Quarter2.3 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B160HN · Data under Open Government Licence