Postcode B16 0HJ is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Summerfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year. The median sale price in North Edgbaston is £310,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,750 and £379,000. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Summerfield Park.
Summerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 943 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Summerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from B16 0HJ.
Summerfield near B16 0HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Summerfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Summerfield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Moillett Street Play Area | Medium | Walking directions to Moillett Street Play Area |
| 0.5 mi | Marroway Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Marroway Street Play Area |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £230 per square foot) in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,218 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £382,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £380,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 31 | £227,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 20 | £141,500 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £346,975 | £128,975 | £235,626 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £299,995 | £140,000 | £244,500 | £131,000 |
| 2018 | £319,995 | £145,000 | £299,995 | £146,000 |
| 2019 | £415,000 | £140,000 | £300,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £435,000 | £130,500 | £310,000 | £146,000 |
| 2021 | £418,750 | £146,250 | £310,000 | £150,500 |
| 2022 | £402,500 | £147,500 | £325,000 | £178,000 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £152,500 | £358,750 | £193,750 |
| 2024 | £513,750 | £144,000 | £360,000 | £175,250 |
| 2025 | £507,500 | £142,000 | £365,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £136,000 | £378,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £174 | £199 | £121 |
| 2017 | £269 | £215 | £237 | £152 |
| 2018 | £267 | £232 | £228 | £162 |
| 2019 | £252 | £219 | £208 | £155 |
| 2020 | £270 | £235 | £232 | £166 |
| 2021 | £299 | £214 | £240 | £178 |
| 2022 | £312 | £214 | £273 | £192 |
| 2023 | £320 | £232 | £260 | £214 |
| 2024 | £286 | £242 | £282 | £197 |
| 2025 | £300 | £232 | £259 | £214 |
| 2026 | £353 | £210 | £264 | £223 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 0HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 5, Cavendish Road, Birmingham, B16 0HY | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 96, City Road, Birmingham, B16 0HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 110, City Road, Birmingham, B16 0HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 112, City Road, Birmingham, B16 0HQ | Other | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 25, City Road, Birmingham, B16 0HH | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the B16 0HJ postcode area, located within Summerfield, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | City Road Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2023. | |
City Road Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jan 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Summerfield Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
Summerfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Barford Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
Barford Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Nov 2023
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B16 0HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJ | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.2 mi | Sedana | Birmingham, B16 0BW | Walking directions to Sedana |
| 0.3 mi | Carol's Convenience | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QX | Walking directions to Carol's Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Farah Supermarket | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QX | Walking directions to Farah Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B16 0HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marcus Bernasconi
North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarina Younas
North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B16 0HJ records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around B16 0HJ in North Edgbaston is £310,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B16 0HJ, including City Road Primary School (Good), Summerfield Primary School (Requires improvement) and Barford Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B16 0HJ is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 1,520 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B16 0HJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 943 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B16 0HJ is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Marcus Bernasconi (Labour Party) and Sarina Younas (Labour Party).