B11 1EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cartland Road, 0.3km 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 1EQ is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% 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 rates are low here at 46 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00047451 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARTLAND ROAD, B11 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTLAND ROAD, B11 1EQ.
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37
£ 32,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1EQ 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 1EQ has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1EQ. The average age is 36.7. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 1EQ has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Gracelands Nursery School
Montgomery Primary Academy
Conway Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Ladypool Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
The Olive School, Small Heath
Ark Boulton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Azad Supermarket1.0 km
- Insaaf Way0.9 km
- Al Waris Supermarket0.4 km
- Bangla Food Service0.4 km
- Brook News0.4 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- The Original Le Codfather0.6 km
- Chick 'N' Buns0.5 km
- F2 Smash Burgers0.4 km
- Faraz Takeaway1.0 km
- Gorilla Munch1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Al Rahma Cafeteria0.8 km
- All Saints Church0.8 km
- Al-Mirage Banqueting Suites0.9 km
- Bunna Internet Cafe0.6 km
- Channel Restaurant and Cafe0.6 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Azad Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.8 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bordesley Labour Club0.8 km
- Mcdwyers0.8 km
- The Marlborough0.3 km
- The Gate0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.7 km
- Bordesley1.2 km
- Tyseley2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B111EQ · Data under Open Government Licence