Postcode B11 1QL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Farm Park.
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.
Sparkhill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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.
The average income per household in Sparkhill North is £36,038 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B11 1QL.
Sparkhill North near B11 1QL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 1QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | 12, Holder Road, Birmingham, B11 1PU | Terraced | Freehold | £211,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 104, Medlicott Road, Birmingham, B11 1UB | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 118, Osborn Road, Birmingham, B11 1TU | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 93, Osborn Road, Birmingham, B11 1TU | Terraced | Freehold | £107,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 82, Medlicott Road, Birmingham, B11 1PY | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the B11 1QL postcode area, located within Sparkhill North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hamza | Birmingham, B11 1QB | Walking directions to Hamza |
| 0 mi | Al-Wari | Birmingham, B11 1QB | Walking directions to Al-Wari |
| 0.1 mi | Khan's | 82 Benton Road, Birmingham, B11 1TX | Walking directions to Khan's |
| 0.1 mi | Tahir Food Store | 118 Medlicott Road, Birmingham, B11 1UB | Walking directions to Tahir Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Bazaar | 182 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QD | Walking directions to Bangla Bazaar |
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 1QL, 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 1QL 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.
The median sale price around B11 1QL in Sparkhill 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 1QL, including Conway Primary School (Good), Jamia Islamia Birmingham (Requires improvement) and Ark Boulton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B11 1QL is Small Heath, about 645 m away.
B11 1QL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 1QL 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).