Postcode B11 1HU 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 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 are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Sparkbrook South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook South has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B11 1HU.
Sparkbrook South near B11 1HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 0.7 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.1 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 50 | £177,500 | £216 |
| 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 | — | £177,500 |
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 | £192 |
| 2026 | £172 | — | £218 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | 39, Dolobran Road, Birmingham, B11 1HL | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 60, White Road, Birmingham, B11 1EH | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 26, Hickman Road, Birmingham, B11 1NE | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 15, Grace Road, Birmingham, B11 1ED | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 37, Grace Road, Birmingham, B11 1ED | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 |
In the B11 1HU postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Awals Food Store | 48 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NQ | Walking directions to Awals Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Middle East Stores | 71 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NA | Walking directions to Middle East Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Al Faruk | 147-149 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1ND | Walking directions to Al Faruk |
| 0.3 mi | Bourke's Stores | 205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZ | Walking directions to Bourke's Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Halal Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QT | Walking directions to Halal Supermarket |
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 1HU, 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 1HU records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around B11 1HU in Sparkbrook South is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B11 1HU, including Montgomery Primary Academy (Good), Gracelands Nursery School (Outstanding) and Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B11 1HU is Small Heath, about 650 m away.
B11 1HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,221 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 1HU 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).