B11 4JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croome Close, 0.3km from Showell Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkhill ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 4JG 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 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 4JG are sourced from Output Area E00047590 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROOME CLOSE, B11 4JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROOME CLOSE, B11 4JG.
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£ 43,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 4JG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
64% of B11 4JG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 4JG. The average age is 35.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
4 sales · Mean £ 231,250
Terraced
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 4JG has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
City of Birmingham School
Anderton Park Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Springfield Primary Academy
Arden Primary School
Nelson Mandela School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Zak Foodstores0.7 km
- Shell Sparkhill0.6 km
- Top European Market0.6 km
- Camp 313 Muay Thai Academy0.7 km
- Sheik Razaqs Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- 3 in 1 burger0.8 km
- Afrikana0.7 km
- Al Mustafa0.4 km
- Dessert Masters and Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Frio Desserts0.7 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- A1 Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.8 km
- East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill0.8 km
- Khyber Mini Market0.7 km
- PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Cod City0.7 km
- NaughTEA Boba0.7 km
- Oodles Chinese0.7 km
- Petits Fours Patisserie Ltd0.8 km
- Al Shazan (Kebab House)0.7 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Moseley All Services Club0.9 km
- Bear Public House0.6 km
- Mcdwyers1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath1.8 km
- Hall Green2.2 km
- Tyseley2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B114JG · Data under Open Government Licence