B11 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Street, 0.2km 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 1DU 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 58 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTGOMERY STREET, B11 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY STREET, B11 1DU.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1DU 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 1DU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1DU. 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
Economic Activity
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 1DU is moderate at 58 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
Montgomery Primary Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Ladypool Primary School
Conway Primary School
Regents Park Community Primary School
The Olive School, Small Heath
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Meedo Sparkbrook Int Supermarket0.6 km
- Sparkbrook Laundry0.6 km
- Albaraka Butcher and Grocery Store0.8 km
- Ali Meat Products1.0 km
- Amsons Islamic Store0.8 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- JamJar0.8 km
- Steaks & Burgers1.0 km
- Small Heath Surf and Talk0.8 km
- Blue Marlin Caribbean Ltd1.0 km
- Cafe Blu1.0 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Marlborough0.5 km
- Akkommodate Ltd0.9 km
- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.6 km
- The Gate0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Burrizos0.5 km
- Dully1.0 km
- Hello Freshy0.8 km
- The Original Le Codfather0.5 km
- BBQ Hut1.0 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Main Retail And Warehouse1.0 km
- Quddsi Cash & Carry-Zeher Asia LTD1.0 km
- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket1.0 km
- MB Metro1.0 km
- Petrol Filling Station1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.8 km
- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.8 km
- Bordesley0.9 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B111DU · Data under Open Government Licence