B11 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dolobran Road, 0.3km 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 1HJ 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £66k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00047470 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOLOBRAN ROAD, B11 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLOBRAN ROAD, B11 1HJ.
593
30
£ 27,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1HJ 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
Cultural diversity defines B11 1HJ — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1HJ. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 66,700
1 sales · Mean £ 66,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 1HJ has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Primary Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Conway Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
The Olive School, Small Heath
Regents Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- JJHP Ltd0.7 km
- Masaka Food Store0.6 km
- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
- Golden Xpress0.7 km
- H Y H Butchers and Grocers0.3 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Gate0.9 km
- Snooker Club 1470.9 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.6 km
- Mcdwyers1.0 km
- The Marlborough0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Al-Uruba Cafe0.8 km
- Aziz Cafe0.6 km
- Bun and Co0.9 km
- Cha Sha0.8 km
- City Star Internet Cafe0.7 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket1.0 km
- Taza Food Limited0.9 km
- Azad Supermarket0.9 km
- Quddsi Cash & Carry-Zeher Asia LTD1.0 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chung Shing0.9 km
- Flora Catering0.3 km
- Junaids0.6 km
- Shawarma Wala0.9 km
- The Cluster Kitchen1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley1.0 km
- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.7 km
- Bordesley1.1 km
- Tyseley2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B111HJ · Data under Open Government Licence