Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BOSCOMBE ROAD, B11 3RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCOMBE ROAD, B11 3RJ.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /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 3RJ 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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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

67% of B11 3RJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

home £160,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B11 3RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boscombe Road, 0.5km from Sparkhill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B11 3RJ offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.3% 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 3RJ are sourced from Output Area E00047332 (shared with 4 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 3RJ. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.7%
Asian / British Asian66.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,000

23 sales · Mean £ 145,173

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B11 3RJ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences140
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime18
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Al-Furqan Primary School

Good628 pupils0.3 km
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Yardleys School

Outstanding928 pupils0.3 km
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The Olive School, Birmingham

Outstanding628 pupils0.3 km
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Greet Primary School

Requires Improvement879 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils1.0 km
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Ark Boulton Academy

Good908 pupils1.0 km
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Yarnfield Primary School

Good593 pupils1.0 km
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Arden Primary School

Good697 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Greet Service Station0.3 km
  • Zak Foodstores0.9 km
  • Bismillah Bakery Limited1.0 km
  • Choices Galore0.9 km
  • Halal Meat Shop0.9 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • L M R C A Social Club0.3 km
  • Bear Public House0.9 km
  • Tyseley Working Mens Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Blueprint Burgers0.3 km
  • The BBQ Hut0.3 km
  • The Cluster Kitchen0.8 km
  • Hyderabadi Chulla0.9 km
  • Rios Piri Piri0.9 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Ben's Fast Food0.9 km
  • Pizza 80.2 km
  • UK Hot N Spicy0.3 km
  • Petits Fours Patisserie Ltd0.9 km
  • Deli Bar at Fairgate Ltd0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • A1 Supermarket0.9 km
  • East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tyseley0.7 km
  • Spring Road1.2 km
  • Small Heath1.4 km