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B11 1BY

Stratford Street North

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B11 1BY 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 242.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
243
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.7%

Approximately 41.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 103 ft away from B11 1BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkbrook North near B11 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 1BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley
0.7 mi

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B11 1BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLarches Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Larches Green Park
0.3 miFarm ParkMediumWalking directions to Farm Park
0.3 miHighgate ParkMediumWalking directions to Highgate Park

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
3,147.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.19(+182%)
Vehicle crime
28.11(+332%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.46(+167%)
Drugs
16.76(+525%)
Public order
15.14(+150%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
185
49.2%
Arab
47
12.5%
Bangladeshi
29
7.71%
African
25
6.65%
British
19
5.05%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
108
38.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
17.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
16.91%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
36.89%
Owns outright
30
29.13%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.68%
Social rents from council
5
4.85%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Median price£179,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £200K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £334,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£280,000£302
Terraced59£178,000£213
Flats2£73,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£179,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202558A, Stratford Street North, Birmingham, B11 1BPDetachedFreehold£300,000
09 Jun 202539, Kyotts Lake Road, Birmingham, B11 1JXTerracedFreehold£180,000
19 Mar 202568, Sampson Road, Birmingham, B11 1JYTerracedFreehold£211,000
13 Jun 2025Flat A, 45, Braithwaite Road, Birmingham, B11 1LBTerracedFreehold£240,000
17 Dec 202525A, Priestley Road, Birmingham, B11 1RWTerracedFreehold£209,000

Schools

In the B11 1BY postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 1BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCamp Hill EducationOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHarper Bell Seventh-day Adventist SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 1BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miT & H Convenience StoreBolton Road, Birmingham, B10 0BBWalking directions to T & H Convenience Store
0.4 miShaibi's MinimarketCanford Close, Birmingham, B12 0YUWalking directions to Shaibi's Minimarket
0.4 miBourke's Stores205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZWalking directions to Bourke's Stores
0.4 miCostcutterAlcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PHWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miLifestyle Express156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B11 1BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamil Khan

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Raihaan Abbas

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Tahir Ali

Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hall Green and MoseleyE14001094
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sparkbrook NorthE02001897
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 071DE01009365
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 1BY

Is B11 1BY (Sparkbrook North) safe?

The area around B11 1BY records about 243 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B11 1BY?

The median sale price around B11 1BY in Sparkbrook North is £179,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B11 1BY?

There are 20 schools close to B11 1BY, including Camp Hill Education (Requires improvement), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B11 1BY?

The closest station to B11 1BY is Bordesley, about 480 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 1BY?

B11 1BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B11 1BY (Sparkbrook North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 1BY 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).