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B11 1EL

Montgomery Croft

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B11 1EL 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 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 nearest station is Small Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Farm Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.7%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 281 ft away from B11 1EL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 1EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath
0.7 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B11 1EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miFarm ParkMediumWalking directions to Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
539
Population density
1,243.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.22(+35%)
Vehicle crime
19.09(+193%)
Other theft
15.72(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
196
35.9%
British
63
11.54%
African
60
10.99%
Caribbean
43
7.88%
Arab
41
7.51%
Total population: 546

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
131
30.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
79
18.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
64
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 431

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
79
35.91%
Owns outright
40
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
18.18%
Social rents from council
26
11.82%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.27%
Total households: 220

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £200K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £216 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
Terraced50£177,500£216
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£177,500
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£192
2026£172£218
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202560, White Road, Birmingham, B11 1EHTerracedFreehold£190,000
20 May 202639, Dolobran Road, Birmingham, B11 1HLTerracedFreehold£255,000
15 Sept 202515, Grace Road, Birmingham, B11 1EDTerracedFreehold£105,000
28 Feb 202537, Grace Road, Birmingham, B11 1EDTerracedFreehold£100,000
13 Aug 202511A, Montgomery Street, Birmingham, B11 1ENTerracedFreehold£197,000

Schools

In the B11 1EL postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 1EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryMontgomery Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miNurseryGracelands Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableR.Y.A.N Education AcademyOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 1EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAwals Food Store48 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NQWalking directions to Awals Food Store
0.1 miMiddle East Stores71 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NAWalking directions to Middle East Stores
0.2 miAl Faruk147-149 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NDWalking directions to Al Faruk
0.3 miAl-WariBirmingham, B11 1QBWalking directions to Al-Wari
0.3 miBourke's Stores205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZWalking directions to Bourke's Stores

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 1EL, 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 071BE01009363
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 1EL

Is B11 1EL (Sparkbrook North) safe?

The area around B11 1EL 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B11 1EL?

The median sale price around B11 1EL in Sparkbrook North is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B11 1EL?

There are 20 schools close to B11 1EL, including Montgomery Primary Academy (Good), Gracelands Nursery School (Outstanding) and R.Y.A.N Education Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B11 1EL?

The closest station to B11 1EL is Small Heath, about 569 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 1EL?

B11 1EL 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).

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

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