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B11 1PS

Osborn Road

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Detailed insights for B11 1PS

Overview

Postcode B11 1PS 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 Sparkhill North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkhill North is £36,038 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Farm Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkhill North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Sparkhill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Sparkhill North is £36,038 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkhill North near B11 1PS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 1PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 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 1PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFarm ParkMediumWalking directions to Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
26,075.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.24(+22%)
Other theft
7.49(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-13%)
Possession of weapons
5.18(+222%)
Burglary
4.03(-1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
288
69.9%
Bangladeshi
54
13.11%
British
15
3.64%
Other Asian
11
2.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.67%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
115
40.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
17.07%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
41%
Owns with a mortgage
21
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
16%
Social rents from council
11
11%
Other forms of private rent
8
8%
Total households: 100

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202613, The Limes, Birmingham, B11 1PXTerracedFreehold£170,000
12 Sept 202516, The Limes, Birmingham, B11 1PXTerracedFreehold£153,995
09 Jul 202512, Holder Road, Birmingham, B11 1PUTerracedFreehold£211,000
30 Jan 202659, Fallows Road, Birmingham, B11 1PHTerracedFreehold£142,500
29 Sept 202565, Fallows Road, Birmingham, B11 1PHTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the B11 1PS postcode area, located within Sparkhill North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryConway Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNurseryGracelands Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 1PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBangla Bazaar182 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QDWalking directions to Bangla Bazaar
0.1 miAl-WariBirmingham, B11 1QBWalking directions to Al-Wari
0.1 miMiddle East Stores71 Anderton Road, Birmingham, B11 1NAWalking directions to Middle East Stores
0.1 miHamzaBirmingham, B11 1QBWalking directions to Hamza
0.1 miKhan's82 Benton Road, Birmingham, B11 1TXWalking directions to Khan's

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 1PS, 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)Sparkhill NorthE02001908
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 082AE01009372
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 1PS

Is B11 1PS (Sparkhill North) safe?

The area around B11 1PS records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near B11 1PS?

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

What schools are near B11 1PS?

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

What is the nearest station to B11 1PS?

The closest station to B11 1PS is Small Heath, about 504 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 1PS?

B11 1PS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 723 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B11 1PS (Sparkhill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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