B11 1HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Florence Villas, 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 1HN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £103k, 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 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLORENCE VILLAS, B11 1HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLORENCE VILLAS, B11 1HN.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1HN 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 1HN has a significant social housing presence — 48% 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 1HN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,000
1 sales · Mean £ 103,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 1HN has low crime rates — 42 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
Montgomery Primary Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Conway Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
The Olive School, Small Heath
Ark Boulton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- JJHP Ltd0.6 km
- Masaka Food Store0.5 km
- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
- Sheik Razaqs Halal Meat1.0 km
- Golden Xpress0.7 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Gate0.8 km
- Snooker Club 1471.0 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.7 km
- Mcdwyers0.9 km
- The Marlborough0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Al-Uruba Cafe0.9 km
- Aziz Cafe0.5 km
- Bubble Rolls1.0 km
- Bun and Co0.8 km
- Cha Sha0.7 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.9 km
- Azad Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Chung Shing1.0 km
- Flora Catering0.4 km
- Junaids0.5 km
- The Cluster Kitchen0.9 km
- Bab Al Hara Catering0.5 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.7 km
- Bordesley1.1 km
- Tyseley2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B111HN · Data under Open Government Licence