Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B11 1LF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

542

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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 1LF 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B11 1LF has a significant social housing presence — 61% 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.

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

B11 1LF 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 1LF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 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 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00047480 (shared with 12 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 1LF. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British7.4%
Asian / British Asian36.1%
Black / African / Caribbean42.4%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 1LF is moderate at 89 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 offences251
Vehicle crime55
Other theft53
Criminal damage and arson52
Drugs49

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding230 pupils0.0 km
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Ladypool Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils0.5 km
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Gracelands Nursery School

Outstanding80 pupils0.5 km
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Conway Primary School

Good422 pupils0.6 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson Mandela School

Outstanding471 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Flex Fitness Birmingham Ltd0.9 km
  • The Gate0.6 km
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.9 km
  • The Marlborough0.7 km
  • Merrymaid0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Camp 313 Muay Thai Academy1.0 km
  • JJHP Ltd0.5 km
  • Masaka Food Store0.5 km
  • Pound Village Birmingham Ltd0.2 km
  • Insaaf Way1.0 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Aziz Cafe0.2 km
  • Bubble Rolls0.8 km
  • Bun and Co0.8 km
  • Cha Sha0.8 km
  • Chak 690.9 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Raja Brothers Supermarket0.7 km
  • Al Saada Supermarket0.1 km
  • Azad Supermarket0.6 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Flora Catering0.4 km
  • Junaids0.7 km
  • The Cluster Kitchen0.9 km
  • Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant0.6 km
  • Slam1.0 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • St Annes Hostel1.0 km
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.9 km
  • Small Heath1.1 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street2.1 km