B11 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 1DQ 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 47 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00047478 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B11 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1DQ.
538
29
£ 32,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1DQ 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
B11 1DQ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 1DQ has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Gracelands Nursery School
Ark Boulton Academy
Montgomery Primary Academy
The Olive School, Small Heath
Conway Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Arden Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Namak Mandi0.9 km
- Waterside Cafe0.3 km
- Roscoe's1.0 km
- Roti And Curry Junction1.0 km
- The Best UK Fried and Chicken0.7 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Khan Supermarket0.9 km
- Taza Food Limited0.9 km
- molassesdirect1.0 km
- Khyber Mini Market0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Quickfry Chippy0.2 km
- Ben's Fast Food0.7 km
- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Attock Sweet Centre1.0 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Ishfaq Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Sparkhill Food Bank0.8 km
- K A Grocery Shop0.7 km
- Shakar Corner Shop0.4 km
- Azad Supermarket0.9 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mcdwyers0.6 km
- The Marlborough0.2 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.2 km
- Bordesley1.6 km
- Tyseley1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Small Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B111DQ · Data under Open Government Licence