B11 1JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henley Street, 0.4km 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 1JA 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £72k, 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00047471 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENLEY STREET, B11 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY STREET, B11 1JA.
372
34
£ 27,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1JA 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
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in B11 1JA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1JA. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,500
2 sales · Mean £ 72,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B11 1JA is above average at 105 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
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
Ladypool Primary School
Montgomery Primary Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Ark St Alban's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wagon & Horses0.9 km
- Moseley Arms Public House0.5 km
- The Crane0.9 km
- Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
- BOP Kebabs1.0 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Amsons Islamic Store1.0 km
- MT Catering0.9 km
- Sundus Halal Meat1.0 km
- T H Bolton Road News And Off Licence0.6 km
- Ultimate Sportswear1.0 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Luna Springs1.0 km
- MyLahore Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
- Chakku1.0 km
- Crown Banqueting0.9 km
- Detroit Dough Co.0.9 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.3 km
- Azad Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Flora Catering0.4 km
- Shawarma Wala1.0 km
- Chucky's Chippy0.3 km
- Pass the Shisha1.0 km
- The Original Le Codfather0.2 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rowton Hotel0.7 km
- St Annes Hostel0.6 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.6 km
- Small Heath1.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B111JA · Data under Open Government Licence