B11 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Spring Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1AX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 71% 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 rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00186290 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B11 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1AX.
338
28
£ 27,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1AX 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.
Area Character
B11 1AX has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1AX. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B11 1AX is above average at 114 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.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Regents Park Community Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
Bordesley Village Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Ark St Alban's Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Ash Motors Ltd0.5 km
- Bp Express Shopping0.7 km
- BP Londis Waterlinks Service Station0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Stars0.4 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Roxy Ball Room0.6 km
- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- Roost1.0 km
- The Garrison1.0 km
- The Sportsman0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Chillerz Cafe0.7 km
- Hanbao0.6 km
- Bainsy Bar0.8 km
- Birmingham City Football Club0.8 km
- Blue Marlin Caribbean Ltd0.1 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Main Retail And Warehouse0.8 km
- MB Metro0.8 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.9 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- El Chiringuito0.9 km
- The Original Le Codfather0.7 km
- Chucky's Chippy0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken (Express)0.8 km
- My Grill Restaurant0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.3 km
- Backpackers Hostel0.8 km
- St Annes Hostel0.5 km
- Rowton Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.0 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.3 km
- Birmingham New Street1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bordesley Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B111AX · Data under Open Government Licence