B11 1QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walford Road, 0.7km from Greet in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B11 1QJ 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% 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 rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 10.3% year-on-year. 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 1QJ are sourced from Output Area E00047495 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALFORD ROAD, B11 1QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALFORD ROAD, B11 1QJ.
319
34
£ 31,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B11 1QJ 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 40% social renting, B11 1QJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B11 1QJ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,000
7 sales · Mean £ 164,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B11 1QJ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Boulton Academy
Conway Primary School
Arden Primary School
Gracelands Nursery School
Montgomery Primary Academy
The Olive School, Small Heath
Greet Primary School
Ladypool Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Aj International0.8 km
- Greet Pharmacy0.5 km
- J P News0.7 km
- Lana Supermarket0.5 km
- Camp 313 Muay Thai Academy0.9 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Refresh0.8 km
- Aziz Cafe1.0 km
- Bun and Co0.8 km
- Cha Sha0.5 km
- Damascus Legend Ltd0.5 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Gate1.0 km
- Mcdwyers0.4 km
- The Marlborough0.4 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Raja Brothers Supermarket1.0 km
- Khyber Mini Market0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Sonali Supermarket Midlands Ltd0.8 km
- Azad Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Flora Catering1.0 km
- Junaids0.4 km
- The Cluster Kitchen0.9 km
- Bab-e-Khyber Restaurant0.7 km
- Chai Karak Limited0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.4 km
- Tyseley1.7 km
- Bordesley1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Small Heath Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B111QJ · Data under Open Government Licence