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.
DOLOBRAN ROAD, B11 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLOBRAN ROAD, B11 1HL.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Primary Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Conway Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
The Olive School, Small Heath
Nelson Mandela School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mcdwyers0.9 km
- The Marlborough0.4 km
- The Gate0.8 km
- Merrymaid1.0 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.8 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B111HL · Data under Open Government Licence