Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1AJ.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B11 1AJ 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, B11 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B11 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Sparkbrook in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1AJ is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 48% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 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 B11 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00047474 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1AJ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British5.2%
Asian / British Asian47.5%
Black / African / Caribbean22.4%
Other / Mixed24.9%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B11 1AJ is moderate at 81 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.

Violence and sexual offences203
Vehicle crime59
Criminal damage and arson53
Drugs45
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.2 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.5 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.7 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.7 km
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Gracelands Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Roti And Curry Junction1.0 km
  • 2Joy Cafe0.1 km
  • Africa Restaurant0.1 km
  • Al Fursan Restaurant0.2 km
  • Apna Lahore0.7 km
  • + 82 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Ermena's Cakery1.0 km
  • Highgate Newsagents0.9 km
  • Meedo Sparkbrook Int Supermarket0.1 km
  • Sparkbrook Laundry0.1 km
  • T H Bolton Road News And Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd1.0 km
  • Azad Supermarket0.7 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.1 km
  • Raja Brothers Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Chucky's Chippy0.1 km
  • Dipyum Cakes Deepali Restaurant0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
  • OGZ0.8 km
  • Pass the Shisha0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Club Sensations0.9 km
  • Clearys Public House1.0 km
  • Merrymaid0.5 km
  • The Fountain1.0 km
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.9 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.8 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.8 km
  • Small Heath1.3 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.9 km