Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SYDENHAM ROAD, B11 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDENHAM ROAD, B11 1DG.

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Population

538

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B11 1DG 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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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

The IMD places B11 1DG among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 8% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.

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

B11 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sydenham Road, 0.7km from Small Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

Day-to-day life in B11 1DG has the character of 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00047478 (shared with 20 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 1DG. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British5.9%
Asian / British Asian71.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B11 1DG has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences248
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime28
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Gracelands Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Boulton Academy

Good908 pupils0.4 km
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Conway Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.4 km
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The Olive School, Small Heath

Inadequate421 pupils0.5 km
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Arden Primary School

Good697 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.7 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Delic pvt ltd1.0 km
  • Al Fursan Restaurant1.0 km
  • Fusion with A Twist0.9 km
  • Shahi Nan Kabab0.7 km
  • Taste Of Pakistan1.0 km
  • + 46 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Hajis Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Merigo Piri Piri1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Big Chicken0.7 km
  • Dipyum Cakes Deepali Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • 108 Arabic Shop0.9 km
  • KJ Hair and Beauty Salon1.0 km
  • Stag Stores And Instore Chemist0.9 km
  • H Y H Butchers and Grocers0.2 km
  • Kacha Bazar Ltd0.9 km
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.9 km
  • Khyber Mini Market0.9 km
  • Taza Food Limited0.9 km
  • Quddsi Cash & Carry-Zeher Asia LTD1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mcdwyers0.6 km
  • The Marlborough0.2 km
  • Bordesley Labour Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Small Heath0.3 km
  • Bordesley1.6 km
  • Tyseley1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Small Heath Rail Station0.3 km