Postcode B11 1SB 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 Balsall Heath East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balsall Heath East is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Balsall Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Balsall Heath East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Balsall Heath East is £30,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from B11 1SB.
Balsall Heath East near B11 1SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.7 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.3 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 1SB postcode area, located within Balsall Heath East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bourke's Stores | 205 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QZ | Walking directions to Bourke's Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Halal Supermarket | 243-245 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QT | Walking directions to Halal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 156 Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham, B11 1SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | East & West | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8JA | Walking directions to East & West |
| 0.3 mi | M-Store | 14 Woodfield Road, Birmingham, B12 8UH | Walking directions to M-Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.