B11 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Camp Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1AR 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 workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 75 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00047474 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B11 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1AR.
417
32
£ 27,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1AR 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 1AR 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 1AR. 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 1AR is moderate at 75 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
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Ark St Alban's Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
Montgomery Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Ash Motors Ltd0.9 km
- Zam Zam ( previously Lulu Gallery)0.2 km
- Hs News0.9 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- M Store0.9 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Roxy Ball Room1.0 km
- Kilo Ziro0.9 km
- Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
- BOP Kebabs0.8 km
- The Spotted Dog0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rowton Hotel0.6 km
- St Annes Hostel0.5 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Big Feed Project0.8 km
- Al Bulushi Cafe0.2 km
- Al Uruba Cafe & Restaurant0.3 km
- 670 grams0.9 km
- AutoBrew0.9 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited0.7 km
- Tru Spice Groceries1.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.5 km
- Moroccan Test0.3 km
- Flora Catering0.5 km
- BURGERCO0.9 km
- Ginos Pizza1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.4 km
- Small Heath1.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bordesley Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B111AR · Data under Open Government Licence