B11 1HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1HU 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 43 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00047451 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B11 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1HU.
387
37
£ 32,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1HU 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 59% social renting, B11 1HU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1HU. 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
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)
B11 1HU has low crime rates — 43 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
Nelson Mandela School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bordesley Labour Club0.8 km
- The Gate0.8 km
- Mcdwyers0.9 km
- The Marlborough0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Big Feed Project0.8 km
- Chaiiwala1.0 km
- Diamond Cafeteria1.0 km
- Small Heath Baptist Church0.9 km
- Sweet House and Yusra Restaurant1.0 km
- + 88 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Camp 313 Muay Thai Academy1.0 km
- JJHP Ltd0.5 km
- Masaka Food Store0.5 km
- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.5 km
- Sheik Razaqs Halal Meat1.0 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket0.8 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.8 km
- Azad Supermarket0.7 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Chung Shing1.0 km
- Flora Catering0.4 km
- Junaids0.5 km
- The Cluster Kitchen0.9 km
- Bab Al Hara Catering0.5 km
- + 26 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
- Tyseley2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B111HU · Data under Open Government Licence