Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

DOLOBRAN ROAD, B11 1HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLOBRAN ROAD, B11 1HL.

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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 1HL 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 1HL 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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B11 1HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dolobran Road, 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 1HL 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 rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 1HL 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 1HL. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 212,500

4 sales · Mean £ 210,125

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

B11 1HL 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.

Violence and sexual offences174
Vehicle crime39
Criminal damage and arson34
Drugs22
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.2 km
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Gracelands Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.3 km
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Conway Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.5 km
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The Olive School, Small Heath

Inadequate421 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Mandela School

Outstanding471 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Barfia Birmingham0.9 km
  • Sparkhill Food Bank0.9 km
  • Albaraka Butcher and Grocery Store0.9 km
  • Amsons Islamic Store1.0 km
  • Babil Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Al-Bader Restaurant0.8 km
  • Artisan Desserts Limited1.0 km
  • Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.7 km
  • Kabul Darbar0.8 km
  • Roscoe's0.7 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Caspian Pizza0.5 km
  • Chaii Garden0.8 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • The Original Le Codfather0.5 km
  • Ditta Fast Foods0.7 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Mcdwyers0.9 km
  • The Marlborough0.4 km
  • The Gate0.8 km
  • Merrymaid1.0 km
  • Bordesley Labour Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Raja Brothers Supermarket0.8 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.8 km
  • Azad Supermarket0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Small Heath0.7 km
  • Bordesley1.1 km
  • Tyseley2.3 km