Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 1HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1HW.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B11 1HW 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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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in B11 1HW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1HW is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% 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 44 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 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00047451 (shared with 6 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 1HW. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.2%
Asian / British Asian72.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1HW has low crime rates — 44 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 offences191
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order23
Drugs22

school Local Schools

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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.4 km
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Conway Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.5 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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Ark Boulton Academy

Good908 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Camp 313 Muay Thai Academy1.0 km
  • JJHP Ltd0.6 km
  • Masaka Food Store0.5 km
  • Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
  • Sheik Razaqs Halal Meat1.0 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Gate0.8 km
  • Bordesley Labour Club0.8 km
  • Mcdwyers0.9 km
  • The Marlborough0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Al-Uruba Cafe0.9 km
  • Aziz Cafe0.5 km
  • Bubble Rolls1.0 km
  • Bun and Co0.8 km
  • Cha Sha0.7 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Chung Shing1.0 km
  • Flora Catering0.4 km
  • Junaids0.5 km
  • The Cluster Kitchen0.9 km
  • Bab Al Hara Catering0.5 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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