Postcode B11 1LY 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 113.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook South is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Sparkbrook South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook South has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.5% 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 of residents in Sparkbrook South is £32,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B11 1LY.
Sparkbrook South near B11 1LY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 0.8 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £180,857 |
| Terraced | 69 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B11 1LY postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sohail Supermarket | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AA | Walking directions to Sohail Supermarket |
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Food Services | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NP | Walking directions to Bangla Food Services |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QS | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.