B11 1JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sampson 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 1JY 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £211k. 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 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00047471 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAMPSON ROAD, B11 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPSON ROAD, B11 1JY.
372
34
£ 27,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1JY 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 1JY — 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 1JY. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 211,000
1 sales · Mean £ 211,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B11 1JY is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Montgomery Primary Academy
Ladypool Primary School
Gracelands Nursery School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Golden Xpress0.3 km
- Barfia Birmingham1.0 km
- Meedo Sparkbrook Int Supermarket0.3 km
- Sparkbrook Laundry0.3 km
- Amsons Islamic Store1.0 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Addis Cafe0.3 km
- The Habesha Cafe0.3 km
- Waterside Cafe0.7 km
- Al-Bader Restaurant0.9 km
- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.7 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bab Al Hara Catering0.2 km
- HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.4 km
- Quickfry Chippy0.7 km
- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- Chaii Garden0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Marlborough0.7 km
- Moseley Arms Public House0.8 km
- Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.8 km
- The Gate0.8 km
- The Spotted Dog1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.9 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.2 km
- Azad Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St Annes Hostel0.9 km
- Rowton Hotel1.0 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.8 km
- Small Heath1.1 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B111JY · Data under Open Government Licence