Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 1AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AR 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 1AR 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 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1AR 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 75 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 1AR 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 1AR. 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 1AR is moderate at 75 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 offences165
Vehicle crime55
Criminal damage and arson42
Public order25
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.5 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.7 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.7 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Ash Motors Ltd0.9 km
  • Zam Zam ( previously Lulu Gallery)0.2 km
  • Hs News0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • M Store0.9 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Roxy Ball Room1.0 km
  • Kilo Ziro0.9 km
  • Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
  • BOP Kebabs0.8 km
  • The Spotted Dog0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rowton Hotel0.6 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.5 km
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Big Feed Project0.8 km
  • Al Bulushi Cafe0.2 km
  • Al Uruba Cafe & Restaurant0.3 km
  • 670 grams0.9 km
  • AutoBrew0.9 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.7 km
  • Tru Spice Groceries1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.5 km
  • Moroccan Test0.3 km
  • Flora Catering0.5 km
  • BURGERCO0.9 km
  • Ginos Pizza1.0 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.4 km
  • Small Heath1.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.4 km