Postcode B11 1DU 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 147.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Farm Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from B11 1DU.
Sparkbrook North near B11 1DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £162,107 |
| Terraced | 68 | £165,500 |
10 years price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B11 1DU postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.