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B11 3AD

Solihull Road

Sparkhill

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Overview

Postcode B11 3AD is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkhill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkhill South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkhill South is £42,608 per year. The nearest station is Hall Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shire Country Park Blackberry Way.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkhill South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Sparkhill South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10%

Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Sparkhill South is £42,608 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from B11 3AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkhill South near B11 3AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hall Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 3AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hall Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hall Green
0.9 mi

Spring Road

N/A

Walking directions to Spring Road
1 mi

Tyseley

N/A

Walking directions to Tyseley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B11 3AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShire Country Park Blackberry WayLargeWalking directions to Shire Country Park Blackberry Way

Area Profile

Population
522
Population density
9,271.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.13(+30%)
Other theft
10.97(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.4(+29%)
Vehicle crime
8.88(+36%)
Public order
7.31(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
284
54.41%
Indian
50
9.58%
Bangladeshi
37
7.09%
British
37
7.09%
Caribbean
26
4.98%
Total population: 522

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
29.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
17.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
15.17%
Level 3 (A level)
47
13.2%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
39.33%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.33%
Owns outright
32
21.33%
Other social rented
10
6.67%
Social rents from council
5
3.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Sparkhill

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £258K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £476,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£300,000£335
Semi-Detached10£270,000£262
Terraced49£200,000£202
Flats2£73,500£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sparkhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99,950£340,000£127,000
2017£220,000£100,000£172,500£122,250
2018£302,000£48,000£175,000£138,475
2019£235,500£121,000£205,000£140,000
2020£537,500£107,250£196,000£147,000
2021£415,000£122,250£232,500£165,000
2022£432,500£120,000£226,500£173,000
2023£241,000£135,000£227,000£172,000
2024£285,000£110,000£260,100£181,500
2025£300,000£65,000£280,000£195,000
2026£450,000£302,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£184£122
2017£243£149£161£129
2018£107£74£176£140
2019£227£187£195£144
2020£295£183£172£152
2021£246£196£187£166
2022£263£207£234£186
2023£257£216£204£187
2024£252£170£205£182
2025£335£113£262£202
2026£182£180£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sparkhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 3AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 3AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 202518, Solihull Road, Birmingham, B11 3AGTerracedFreehold£123,750
01 Aug 202582, Solihull Road, Birmingham, B11 3AGTerracedFreehold£185,000
01 Aug 202582, Solihull Road, Birmingham, B11 3AGTerracedFreehold£185,000
30 Jan 202619, Formans Road, Birmingham, B11 3AATerracedFreehold£170,000
03 Nov 202531, Formans Road, Birmingham, B11 3AATerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the B11 3AD postcode area, located within Sparkhill South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 3AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySpringfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 3AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 3AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAl-Sa'ad762 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4BPWalking directions to Al-Sa'ad
0 miChaudhryStratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4BPWalking directions to Chaudhry
0.1 miRaiStratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4BPWalking directions to Rai
0.1 miMedina Supermarket800-804 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4BSWalking directions to Medina Supermarket
0.1 miEast & WestStratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4DNWalking directions to East & West

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,996
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,742
Band H£4,491

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 3AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bushra Bi

Sparkhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rashad Mahmood

Sparkhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardSparkhillE05011171
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sparkhill SouthE02007040
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 143CE01009391
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 3AD

Is B11 3AD (Sparkhill South) safe?

The area around B11 3AD records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3AD?

The median sale price around B11 3AD in Sparkhill South is £205,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B11 3AD?

There are 20 schools close to B11 3AD, including Springfield Primary Academy (Good), St John's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B11 3AD?

The closest station to B11 3AD is Hall Green, about 1,432 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 3AD?

B11 3AD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B11 3AD (Sparkhill South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 3AD is Tahir Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bushra Bi (Labour Party) and Rashad Mahmood (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.