B11 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Road, 0.1km 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 1EX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 69 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 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH ROAD, B11 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, B11 1EX.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1EX 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 1EX 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 1EX. 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 1EX is moderate at 69 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
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Montgomery Primary Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gracelands Nursery School
Regents Park Community Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Azure Cafe trading as Suede0.9 km
- Al Yemen Al Saeed0.4 km
- BRRGRR (Stratford Rd)1.0 km
- Tandoori Tapaz and Grill @ Clearys0.9 km
- Big Feed Project0.5 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant0.9 km
- Bender Burger0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza0.8 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Apna Pound Store0.9 km
- H Y H Butchers and Grocers0.6 km
- Kwik Valet Solutions0.5 km
- Ladypool Mini Market1.0 km
- Laila Supermarket0.7 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- MB Metro0.9 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
- Azad Supermarket0.9 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bordesley Labour Club0.6 km
- Merrymaid0.9 km
- Snooker Club 1470.8 km
- The Marlborough0.6 km
- Moseley Arms Public House0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.7 km
- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- St Annes Hostel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.7 km
- Small Heath0.9 km
- Birmingham Moor Street2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B111EX · Data under Open Government Licence