B11 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1AJ 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 48% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00047474 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B11 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1AJ.
417
32
£ 27,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1AJ 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 48% social renting, B11 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 1AJ. The average age is 31.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B11 1AJ is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Calthorpe Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Montgomery Primary Academy
Ark St Alban's Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Roti And Curry Junction1.0 km
- 2Joy Cafe0.1 km
- Africa Restaurant0.1 km
- Al Fursan Restaurant0.2 km
- Apna Lahore0.7 km
- + 82 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Ermena's Cakery1.0 km
- Highgate Newsagents0.9 km
- Meedo Sparkbrook Int Supermarket0.1 km
- Sparkbrook Laundry0.1 km
- T H Bolton Road News And Off Licence0.7 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd1.0 km
- Azad Supermarket0.7 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.1 km
- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Chucky's Chippy0.1 km
- Dipyum Cakes Deepali Restaurant0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
- OGZ0.8 km
- Pass the Shisha0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Club Sensations0.9 km
- Clearys Public House1.0 km
- Merrymaid0.5 km
- The Fountain1.0 km
- Moseley Arms Public House0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.9 km
- Rowton Hotel0.8 km
- St Annes Hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.8 km
- Small Heath1.3 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B111AJ · Data under Open Government Licence