B11 4RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Showell Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkhill ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 4RJ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 35% 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 41 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 4RJ are sourced from Output Area E00047524 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B11 4RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 4RJ.
353
34
£ 31,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 4RJ 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 4RJ has a highly multicultural community character — 77% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 4RJ. The average age is 34.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 4RJ 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
Arden Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
City of Birmingham School
St John's CofE Primary School
Greet Primary School
Ark Boulton Academy
Conway Primary School
Nelson Mandela School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Zak Foodstores0.7 km
- Usmania Mini Supermarket0.8 km
- Azad Supermarket0.1 km
- Insaaf Way0.6 km
- Sirpal Chemist0.8 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- 3 in 1 burger0.9 km
- Afrikana0.9 km
- Al Mustafa0.4 km
- Dessert Masters and Cafe Ltd0.1 km
- Frio Desserts0.9 km
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- A1 Supermarket0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- PAK Kashmir Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.6 km
- East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Cod City0.1 km
- NaughTEA Boba0.9 km
- Oodles Chinese0.9 km
- Petits Fours Patisserie Ltd0.9 km
- Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Gate0.9 km
- Mcdwyers0.3 km
- The Marlborough1.0 km
- Bear Public House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath1.1 km
- Tyseley1.7 km
- Bordesley2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B114RJ · Data under Open Government Licence