Postcode B11 1UW 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 very high crime levels, with around 174.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Farm Park.
Sparkbrook South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% 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.
The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from B11 1UW.
Sparkbrook South near B11 1UW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Farm Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 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 | 4 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East
In the B11 1UW postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 1UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tahir Food Store | 118 Medlicott Road, Birmingham, B11 1UB | Walking directions to Tahir Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Hamza | Birmingham, B11 1QB | Walking directions to Hamza |
| 0.1 mi | Al-Wari | Birmingham, B11 1QB | Walking directions to Al-Wari |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Food Services | 1 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1NP | Walking directions to Bangla Food Services |
| 0.1 mi | Pak Afghan Grocery | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4AA | Walking directions to Pak Afghan Grocery |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.