Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

540

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B11 1BT 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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2/10
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2/10
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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

B11 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-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 1BT 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 1BT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 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 1BT. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.7%
Asian / British Asian44.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around B11 1BT is moderate at 74 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 offences144
Vehicle crime51
Criminal damage and arson31
Drugs25
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.4 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.6 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.7 km
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Gracelands Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Golden Xpress0.2 km
  • Kismat Food Store0.9 km
  • B and M Retail0.9 km
  • One Stop Halal Meat Centre0.9 km
  • Meedo Sparkbrook Int Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 55 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Addis Cafe0.4 km
  • The Habesha Cafe0.4 km
  • Waterside Cafe0.9 km
  • Azure Cafe trading as Suede1.0 km
  • CG s Cafe0.7 km
  • + 68 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Bab Al Hara Catering0.1 km
  • HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.4 km
  • Quickfry Chippy0.9 km
  • Caspian Pizza1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • St Annes Hostel0.6 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Kilo Ziro1.0 km
  • Wagon & Horses0.8 km
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.5 km
  • The Crane0.8 km
  • Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.9 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.9 km
  • MB Metro0.9 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.5 km
  • Small Heath1.2 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.5 km