B11 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grace Road, 0.4km from Sparkbrook in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1ED 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 primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% 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 rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00047479 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRACE ROAD, B11 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRACE ROAD, B11 1ED.
223
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£ 32,000 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1ED 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
Cultural diversity defines B11 1ED — 73% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1ED. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 1ED has low crime rates — 42 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
Montgomery Primary Academy
Conway Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Holy Trinity Catholic School
The Olive School, Small Heath
Ark Boulton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Golden Xpress0.8 km
- Barfia Birmingham1.0 km
- Sparkhill Food Bank0.8 km
- K A Grocery Shop0.5 km
- Shakar Corner Shop0.5 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Addis Cafe0.7 km
- The Habesha Cafe0.7 km
- Waterside Cafe0.3 km
- Al-Bader Restaurant0.9 km
- Artisan Desserts Limited1.0 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Taza Food Limited1.0 km
- Khyber Mini Market1.0 km
- Azad Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Bab Al Hara Catering0.7 km
- HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN1.0 km
- Quickfry Chippy0.2 km
- Ben's Fast Food0.9 km
- Caspian Pizza0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Mcdwyers0.8 km
- The Marlborough0.2 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.8 km
- The Gate0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.6 km
- Bordesley1.3 km
- Tyseley2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B111ED · Data under Open Government Licence