Postcode B16 0SW is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston 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 Five Ways, about 1.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Summerfield Park.
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.
Rotton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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.
The average income per household in Rotton Park is £49,962 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B16 0SW.
Rotton Park near B16 0SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Summerfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Summerfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Osler Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Osler Street Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | St Augustine's Memorial Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Augustine's Memorial Ground |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,218 up to £712,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £384,000 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £370,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 29 | £220,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 20 | £133,000 | £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 | £362,500 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £369,500 | £122,500 | £385,000 | £220,000 |
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 | £306 | £232 | £260 | £214 |
| 2026 | £353 | £173 | £292 | £221 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B16 0SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | 65, Selwyn Road, Birmingham, B16 0SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | First Floor Flat 2, 22, Wheatsheaf Road, Birmingham, B16 0RY | Flats | Leasehold | £39,999 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 22, Wheatsheaf Road, Birmingham, B16 0RY | Flats | Leasehold | £39,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 22, Wheatsheaf Road, Birmingham, B16 0RY | Flats | Leasehold | £39,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 34, Wheatsheaf Road, Birmingham, B16 0RY | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the B16 0SW postcode area, located within Rotton Park, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B16 0SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJ | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
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 0SW, 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 0SW 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.
The median sale price around B16 0SW in Rotton Park is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B16 0SW, including St Paul's School for Girls (Outstanding), City Road Primary School (Good) and Barford Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B16 0SW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B16 0SW 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).