What's the average income in Sparkbrook South?

Average resident income is about £32,000 per year.

What's the nearest station to B11 1LZ and how far is it?

The nearest station is Small Heath, about 0.4 miles away; there are 2 stations nearby.

How safe is Sparkbrook South (B11 1LZ)?

Crime level is high with about 113.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in Sparkbrook South near B11 1LZ.

Which ward and council is B11 1LZ in?

B11 1LZ is in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward, Birmingham council (West Midlands).

How much social housing is near B11 1LZ?

About 51.7% on this street and 33.9% across the surrounding area.

Are there parks near B11 1LZ?

Yes - 2 parks; the nearest medium park is Larches Green Park about 0.4 miles away.

What are house prices in Sparkbrook South?

Based on 77 recent sales, the median price is £165,000.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Sparkbrook South is 299 with density 19354.8 per km².

Is B11 1LZ at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

What schools are near B11 1LZ and how are they rated?

There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 3 Outstanding and 5 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 2 Good.

Which supermarkets are close to B11 1LZ?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Awals Food Store

Postcode insights

B11 1LZ

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Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B11 1LZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larches Green Park.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

113

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

51.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Sparkbrook South has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Sparkbrook South is £32,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B11 1LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkbrook South near B11 1LZ 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.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.4 mi	Small Heath	N/A
0.8 mi	Bordesley	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Larches Green Park	Medium
0.2 mi	Farm Park	Medium

Area Profile

Population

299

Population density

19,354.8 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani

188

62.46%

Bangladeshi

9.63%

Arab

5.98%

Indian

5.32%

African

4.32%

Total population: 301

Housing

Other social rented

33.71%

Owns outright

24.72%

Social rents from council

17.98%

Private landlord or letting agency

14.61%

Owns with a mortgage

4.49%

Total households: 89

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £335,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£112,750	£92,625	£103,125	£121,000	£128,200
Semi-Detached	6	£162,107	£72,324	£96,250	£181,679	£184,375
Terraced	67	£167,000	£70,600	£144,500	£185,000	£247,000

10 years price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Schools

In the B11 1LZ postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	Conway Primary School	Academy converter	Good
0.1 mi	Nursery	Gracelands Nursery School	Local authority nursery school	Outstanding
0.2 mi	Primary	Montgomery Primary Academy	Academy sponsor led	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Awals Food Store	48 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NQ
0.1 mi	Middle East Stores	71 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NA
0.2 mi	Al-Wari	Birmingham, B11 1QB
0.2 mi	Sohail Supermarket	Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AA
0.2 mi	Hamza	Birmingham, B11 1QB

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	Royal Oak	Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8EQ
0.4 mi	McDwyer's	Osborn Road, Birmingham, B11 4QU
0.4 mi	O'Gradys	Long Street, Birmingham, B11 1SB

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Cafe Mediterraneo	6 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NR
0.2 mi	Al Medina Delights	2 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NR
0.2 mi	Minar Diner	7 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NP
0.2 mi	Quick Fry	153 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1ND
0.2 mi	Subway	Highgate Road, Birmingham, B11 1AA

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Sparkbrook Health Pharmacy	Dolobran Road, Birmingham, B11 1LU
0.2 mi	Twilight	134 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NA
0.2 mi	Eastchem Pharmacy	144 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QB
0.4 mi	Sparkbrook Pharmacy	155 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1RD
0.5 mi	Olive Tree Pharmacy	463 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4LD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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