Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1BW.

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Population

540

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B11 1BW 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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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, B11 1BW 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.

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

B11 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 1BW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 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 1BW. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.7%
Asian / British Asian44.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1BW is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.5 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.8 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.8 km
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Ark St Alban's Academy

Requires Improvement920 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • SkinnyDips1.0 km
  • Golden Xpress0.3 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • BOP Kebabs0.8 km
  • The Spotted Dog0.6 km
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.4 km
  • The Crane0.6 km
  • The Old Crown0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Al-Uruba Cafe1.0 km
  • Aziz Cafe0.7 km
  • City Star Internet Cafe0.3 km
  • Fusion Bites0.4 km
  • Gold Fried Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.7 km
  • MB Metro0.8 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Chung Shing1.0 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.8 km
  • Flora Catering0.4 km
  • Shawarma Wala0.8 km
  • Bab Al Hara Catering0.3 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rowton Hotel0.6 km
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.4 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.3 km
  • Small Heath1.4 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bordesley Rail Station0.3 km