B11 1JR 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 1JR is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 71 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 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B11 1JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1JR.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1JR 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in B11 1JR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1JR. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B11 1JR is moderate at 71 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Montgomery Primary Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gracelands Nursery School
Ladypool Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Ash Motors Ltd1.0 km
- JJHP Ltd0.9 km
- Masaka Food Store0.9 km
- Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.4 km
- Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Spotted Dog0.8 km
- Akkommodate Ltd1.0 km
- The Marlborough0.8 km
- Clearys Public House1.0 km
- Merrymaid0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Al-Uruba Cafe0.9 km
- Aziz Cafe0.5 km
- City Star Internet Cafe0.3 km
- Fusion Bites0.6 km
- Gold Fried Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Souk Supermarket Limited1.0 km
- Main Retail And Warehouse0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Azad Supermarket1.0 km
- W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Chung Shing0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Flora Catering0.2 km
- Junaids1.0 km
- Shawarma Wala0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.6 km
- St Annes Hostel0.8 km
- Rowton Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley0.6 km
- Small Heath1.1 km
- Birmingham Moor Street1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B111JR · Data under Open Government Licence