B11 1JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sampson Road, 0.2km 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 1JL 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 42% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00047471 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAMPSON ROAD, B11 1JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPSON ROAD, B11 1JL.
372
34
£ 27,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1JL 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 1JL has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1JL. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Terraced
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B11 1JL is moderate at 72 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
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Montgomery Primary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
Gracelands Nursery School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Regents Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Crown Banqueting1.0 km
- Al-Uruba Cafe1.0 km
- Aziz Cafe0.4 km
- City Star Internet Cafe0.2 km
- Fusion Bites0.7 km
- + 73 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- JJHP Ltd0.8 km
- Masaka Food Store0.8 km
- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.3 km
- Golden Xpress0.2 km
- H Y H Butchers and Grocers0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Gate0.9 km
- The Spotted Dog0.9 km
- Merrymaid0.7 km
- Snooker Club 1471.0 km
- The Fountain1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket1.0 km
- The Souk Supermarket Limited1.0 km
- Azad Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Saada Supermarket0.3 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Flora Catering0.2 km
- Junaids0.9 km
- Shawarma Wala0.9 km
- Bab Al Hara Catering0.1 km
- HAFEZ PERSIAN KITCHEN0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.7 km
- St Annes Hostel0.8 km
- Rowton Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.7 km
- Small Heath1.1 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B111JL · Data under Open Government Licence