B11 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stratford Road, 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 1AB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00047480 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRATFORD ROAD, B11 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATFORD ROAD, B11 1AB.
542
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1AB 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
With 61% social renting, B11 1AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AB. The average age is 33.5. 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
£ 147,000
2 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B11 1AB is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Ladypool Primary School
Montgomery Primary Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
Conway Primary School
Nelson Mandela School
Clifton Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Barfia Birmingham0.7 km
- Euro Wines0.8 km
- Sparkhill Food Bank1.0 km
- Nespresso Stand Currys PC World0.7 km
- Shaibi'S Mini Market0.8 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Al-Bader Restaurant0.6 km
- Artisan Desserts Limited0.7 km
- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.4 km
- Cafe Valor Ltd0.9 km
- Don Tacos Birmingham0.8 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.4 km
- Chaii Garden0.6 km
- Subway0.4 km
- MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.1 km
- Moroccan Test0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Al Saada Supermarket0.2 km
- Azad Supermarket0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.7 km
- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Marlborough0.7 km
- Merrymaid0.7 km
- British Muslim Association1.0 km
- Club Sensations0.9 km
- The Gate0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley1.0 km
- Small Heath1.1 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B111AB · Data under Open Government Licence