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B16 0AF

South Loop Park

Ladywood

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Overview

Postcode B16 0AF is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rotton Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rotton Park is £49,962 per year. The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chamberlain Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Rotton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Rotton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rotton Park is £49,962 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 191 ft away from B16 0AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Rotton Park near B16 0AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B16 0AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B16 0AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miChamberlain GardensMediumWalking directions to Chamberlain Gardens
0.3 miOsler Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Osler Street Play Area
0.2 miMarroway Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Marroway Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
2,148 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.79(+60%)
Vehicle crime
19.54(+200%)
Public order
15.45(+155%)
Burglary
15.45(+281%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.81(+62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
24.68%
Indian
86
22.34%
Other Asian
41
10.65%
Other White
36
9.35%
Other
25
6.49%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
44.97%
No qualifications
79
23.37%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
6.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
38.16%
Owns outright
43
28.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
21.71%
Social rents from council
9
5.92%
Shared ownership
4
2.63%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Ladywood

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £273K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ladywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£310,000£352
Terraced26£275,500£275
Detached1£237,500£306
Flats110£167,400£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ladywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£165,000£175,000£173,750
2017£202,500£179,950£190,000£161,000
2018£267,500£194,000£190,000£177,500
2019£235,000£202,000£225,000£295,000
2020£290,000£221,086£156,500£379,000
2021£335,000£226,476£289,950£368,000
2022£315,000£194,000£235,000£250,000
2023£205,000£187,000£325,000
2024£275,000£202,500£280,000£310,500
2025£303,750£200,000£305,000£382,500
2026£142,500£237,500£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£270£211£189
2017£326£307£226£172
2018£278£338£213£196
2019£233£348£243£269
2020£271£399£205£255
2021£266£400£274£270
2022£395£315£266£259
2023£305£354£292
2024£206£317£326£312
2025£306£310£349£291
2026£253£350£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ladywood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 0AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 0AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202640, South Loop Park, Birmingham, B16 0AFTerracedFreehold£342,000
17 Oct 202524, South Loop Park, Birmingham, B16 0AFTerracedFreehold£375,000
21 Mar 202512, South Loop Park, Birmingham, B16 0AFTerracedFreehold£425,000
29 May 202624, South Loop Square, Birmingham, B16 0AQTerracedFreehold£450,000
29 Jan 202629, South Loop Square, Birmingham, B16 0AQTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the B16 0AF postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B16 0AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusBOA Stage and Screen Production AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBarford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 0AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B16 0AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBlessing Market African Food Store10 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2PZWalking directions to Blessing Market African Food Store
0.4 miNisa Local204,206 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miKing Edwards Stores12 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2PZWalking directions to King Edwards Stores
0.4 miLifestyle Express194 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, B16 8RPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miMonument News Life Style ExpressKilby Avenue, Birmingham, B16 8ENWalking directions to Monument News Life Style Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B16 0AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Raheem Humphreys

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardLadywoodE05011151
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rotton ParkE02001886
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 060CE01009140
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2019-09-01

Frequently asked questions about B16 0AF

Is B16 0AF (Rotton Park) safe?

The area around B16 0AF records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B16 0AF?

The median sale price around B16 0AF in Rotton Park is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B16 0AF?

There are 20 schools close to B16 0AF, including BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, Barford Primary School (Good) and St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B16 0AF?

The closest station to B16 0AF is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 1,145 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B16 0AF?

B16 0AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,877 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B16 0AF (Rotton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B16 0AF is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).