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.
B11 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1BW.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Regents Park Community Primary School
Calthorpe Academy
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Montgomery Primary Academy
Ark St Alban's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B111BW · Data under Open Government Licence