Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 4RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 4RJ.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British3.2%
Asian / British Asian76.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences332
Criminal damage and arson45
Vehicle crime41
Other theft37
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Arden Primary School

Good697 pupils0.2 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.3 km
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City of Birmingham School

Requires Improvement300 pupils0.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Outstanding485 pupils0.5 km
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Greet Primary School

Requires Improvement879 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Boulton Academy

Good908 pupils0.5 km
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Conway Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Nelson Mandela School

Outstanding471 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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