Postcode B11 1BG is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkbrook North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year. The median sale price in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is £180,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,250 and £200,000. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Farm Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 913 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 188 ft away from B11 1BG.
Sparkbrook North near B11 1BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.7 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 0.8 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sara Park | Small | Walking directions to Sara Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £334,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £240,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 56 | £180,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 2 | £73,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £72,500 | £178,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £50,000 | £155,000 | £117,000 |
| 2018 | £55,000 | £163,000 | £122,500 |
| 2019 | £72,000 | £149,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £87,000 | £180,000 | £135,500 |
| 2021 | £72,750 | £210,000 | £147,500 |
| 2022 | £99,000 | £250,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £80,750 | £185,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £107,500 | £183,750 | £163,500 |
| 2025 | £130,000 | £280,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £87,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115 | £153 | £122 |
| 2017 | £126 | £183 | £130 |
| 2018 | £141 | £162 | £145 |
| 2019 | £124 | £160 | £152 |
| 2020 | £150 | £124 | £156 |
| 2021 | £149 | £192 | £166 |
| 2022 | £176 | £163 | £179 |
| 2023 | £202 | £160 | £187 |
| 2024 | £204 | £212 | £196 |
| 2025 | £205 | £302 | £193 |
| 2026 | £172 | £180 | £216 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 58A, Stratford Street North, Birmingham, B11 1BP | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 39, Kyotts Lake Road, Birmingham, B11 1JX | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat A, 45, Braithwaite Road, Birmingham, B11 1LB | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 1, Dearman Road, Birmingham, B11 1HH | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 11A, Montgomery Street, Birmingham, B11 1EN | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 |
In the B11 1BG postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Camp Hill Education | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
Camp Hill Education ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery ratingOfsted report cardInspected 23 Jun 2026
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B11 1BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | T & H Convenience Store | Bolton Road, Birmingham, B10 0BB | Walking directions to T & H Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Bourke's Stores | 205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZ | Walking directions to Bourke's Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Awals Food Store | 48 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NQ | Walking directions to Awals Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Halal Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QT | Walking directions to Halal Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B11 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamil Khan
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Raihaan Abbas
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Tahir Ali
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B11 1BG records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B11 1BG in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B11 1BG, including Camp Hill Education (Requires improvement), Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School and Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B11 1BG is Bordesley, about 544 m away.
B11 1BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 913 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 1BG is Tahir Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jamil Khan (Independent) and Raihaan Abbas (Independent).