B11 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sampson Road North, 0.3km from Spring Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1BL 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 82 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00047474 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAMPSON ROAD NORTH, B11 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPSON ROAD NORTH, B11 1BL.
417
32
£ 27,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1BL 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 1BL 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 1BL. 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 1BL is moderate at 82 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Regents Park Community Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Ark St Alban's Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Bordesley Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- T/A Medicine Bar0.8 km
- Wagon & Horses0.6 km
- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.8 km
- Sector 571.0 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Boxxed Social0.9 km
- Chillerz Cafe0.9 km
- Hanbao0.9 km
- Birmingham City Football Club0.9 km
- Blue Marlin Caribbean Ltd0.3 km
- + 75 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Bp Express Shopping0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Stars0.5 km
- Ash Motors Ltd0.7 km
- Bunna Mini Market0.6 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Main Retail And Warehouse0.8 km
- MB Metro0.8 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- El Chiringuito0.9 km
- Chucky's Chippy0.6 km
- MJ'S Desserts Ltd0.7 km
- Moroccan Test0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rowton Hotel0.6 km
- St Annes Hostel0.5 km
- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.3 km
- Small Heath1.4 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bordesley Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B111BL · Data under Open Government Licence