Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MONTGOMERY STREET, B11 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY STREET, B11 1DS.

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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 1DS 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 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B11 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Street, 0.6km from Small Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1DS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DS 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 1DS. 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)

B11 1DS has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences217
Vehicle crime37
Other theft36
Criminal damage and arson29
Anti-social behaviour17

school Local Schools

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Gracelands Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.3 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.4 km
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The Olive School, Small Heath

Inadequate421 pupils0.4 km
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Conway Primary School

Good422 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Boulton Academy

Good908 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • JJHP Ltd0.8 km
  • Masaka Food Store0.7 km
  • Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.9 km
  • Sheik Razaqs Halal Meat1.0 km
  • H Y H Butchers and Grocers0.1 km
  • + 81 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Al-Uruba Cafe0.8 km
  • Aziz Cafe0.8 km
  • Cha Sha0.8 km
  • Damascus Legend Ltd0.8 km
  • Gold Fried Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
  • + 81 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Chung Shing0.9 km
  • Flora Catering0.6 km
  • Junaids0.6 km
  • Shawarma Wala1.0 km
  • Bab Al Hara Catering0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Khan Supermarket0.9 km
  • Taza Food Limited0.7 km
  • molassesdirect1.0 km
  • Quddsi Cash & Carry-Zeher Asia LTD0.8 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Snooker Club 1471.0 km
  • Bordesley Labour Club0.6 km
  • Mcdwyers0.8 km
  • The Marlborough0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Small Heath0.3 km
  • Bordesley1.3 km
  • Tyseley1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Small Heath Rail Station0.3 km