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B11 1PG

Weston Avenue

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B11 1PG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Small Heath Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.9%
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 1,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Sparkbrook South has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% 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 per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkbrook South near B11 1PG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 1PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath
0.9 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B11 1PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSmall Heath ParkLargeWalking directions to Small Heath Park
0.4 miFarm ParkMediumWalking directions to Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
542
Population density
6,194.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.43(-3%)
Vehicle crime
8.83(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(-3%)
Possession of weapons
4.94(+207%)
Other theft
2.82(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
300
55.45%
Bangladeshi
60
11.09%
African
53
9.8%
Arab
37
6.84%
Other
21
3.88%
Total population: 541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
158
41.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
16.88%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
11.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
27.08%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.53%
Other social rented
29
20.14%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.56%
Total households: 144

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202522, The Poplars, Birmingham, B11 1PFTerracedFreehold£181,000
30 Jan 202659, Fallows Road, Birmingham, B11 1PHTerracedFreehold£142,500
29 Sept 202565, Fallows Road, Birmingham, B11 1PHTerracedFreehold£190,000
28 May 202569, Fallows Road, Birmingham, B11 1PHTerracedFreehold£106,000
19 Jun 202613, The Limes, Birmingham, B11 1PXTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the B11 1PG postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 1PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableJamia Islamia BirminghamOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNurseryGracelands Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryConway Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 1PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAl Faruk147-149 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NDWalking directions to Al Faruk
0.1 miBangla Bazaar182 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QDWalking directions to Bangla Bazaar
0.2 miKhan's82 Benton Road, Birmingham, B11 1TXWalking directions to Khan's
0.2 miMiddle East Stores71 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NAWalking directions to Middle East Stores
0.2 miAwals Food Store48 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NQWalking directions to Awals Food Store

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 1PG, 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 SouthE02001903
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 077FE01033650
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 1PG

Is B11 1PG (Sparkbrook South) safe?

The area around B11 1PG 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.

What is the average house price near B11 1PG?

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

What schools are near B11 1PG?

There are 20 schools close to B11 1PG, including Jamia Islamia Birmingham (Requires improvement), Gracelands Nursery School (Outstanding) and Conway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B11 1PG?

The closest station to B11 1PG is Small Heath, about 358 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 1PG?

B11 1PG 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).

Who represents B11 1PG (Sparkbrook South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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