Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MEDINA ROAD, B11 3SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDINA ROAD, B11 3SB.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B11 3SB 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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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B11 3SB has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 28.2% year-on-year.

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

B11 3SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Medina Road, 0.7km from Sparkhill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.2% 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 3SB are sourced from Output Area E00186164 (shared with 3 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 3SB. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.5%
Asian / British Asian53.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 118,000

7 sales · Mean £ 117,285

Terraced

£ 120,000

20 sales · Mean £ 130,534

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 202,666

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

B11 3SB has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences160
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft26
Vehicle crime24
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Al-Furqan Primary School

Good628 pupils0.2 km
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The Olive School, Birmingham

Outstanding628 pupils0.2 km
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Yardleys School

Outstanding928 pupils0.2 km
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Greet Primary School

Requires Improvement879 pupils0.8 km
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Yarnfield Primary School

Good593 pupils0.9 km
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Ark Boulton Academy

Good908 pupils1.2 km
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Ark Victoria Academy

Good1570 pupils1.2 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Greet Service Station0.4 km
  • Sembis Off Licence0.1 km
  • Tyseley Stores0.3 km
  • Maini Supermarket0.7 km
  • Mr News Ltd0.7 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • L M R C A Social Club0.1 km
  • Tyseley Working Mens Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Blueprint Burgers0.1 km
  • The BBQ Hut0.2 km
  • The Cluster Kitchen0.7 km
  • So Pizza1.0 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Pizza 80.4 km
  • UK Hot N Spicy0.2 km
  • Deli Bar at Fairgate Ltd0.7 km
  • Rovex Chai0.7 km
  • So Pizza1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • A G Parfett & Sons Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tyseley0.5 km
  • Spring Road1.1 km
  • Small Heath1.4 km