Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 1JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B11 1JR.

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Population

540

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British14.7%
Asian / British Asian44.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences149
Vehicle crime54
Criminal damage and arson33
Drugs26
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.4 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.6 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.6 km
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Gracelands Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.7 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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