Postcode B11 1BP is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward 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 224.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Farm Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.6% 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 of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 124 ft away from B11 1BP.
Sparkbrook North near B11 1BP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.8 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 1 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sara Park | Small | Walking directions to Sara Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £180,857 |
| Terraced | 69 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B11 1BP postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | T & H Convenience Store | Bolton Road, Birmingham, B10 0BB | Walking directions to T & H Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Shaibi's Minimarket | Canford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YU | Walking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket |
| 0.5 mi | Bourke's Stores | 205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZ | Walking directions to Bourke's Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | 156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.