Postcode B11 1LS 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 Small Heath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
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.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.1% 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 per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from B11 1LS.
Sparkbrook North near B11 1LS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 0.6 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.1 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick 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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 28, Gladstone Road, Birmingham, B11 1LW | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat A, 45, Braithwaite Road, Birmingham, B11 1LB | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | 25, Braithwaite Road, Birmingham, B11 1LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 138, Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AG | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Flat 7, Ludlow Court, 240, Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AD | Flats | Leasehold | £87,000 |
In the B11 1LS postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bourke's Stores | 205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZ | Walking directions to Bourke's Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Halal Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QT | Walking directions to Halal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sohail Supermarket | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AA | Walking directions to Sohail Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Awals Food Store | 48 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NQ | Walking directions to Awals Food Store |
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 1LS, 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 1LS 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.
The median sale price around B11 1LS in Sparkbrook North 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 1LS, including R.Y.A.N Education Academy (Good), Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding) and Ladypool Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B11 1LS is Small Heath, about 972 m away.
B11 1LS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 1LS 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).