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B11 3LT

Lea Road

Sparkhill

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Overview

Postcode B11 3LT is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkhill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sparkhill North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkhill North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Sparkhill North has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from B11 3LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkhill North near B11 3LT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 3LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath
0.9 mi

Tyseley

N/A

Walking directions to Tyseley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
16,290.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.1(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-25%)
Possession of weapons
4.23(+163%)
Other theft
3.33(-41%)
Vehicle crime
3.02(-54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
244
54.22%
Bangladeshi
47
10.44%
African
33
7.33%
Indian
26
5.78%
Arab
26
5.78%
Total population: 450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
33.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.72%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
36.51%
Other social rented
34
26.98%
Owns outright
19
15.08%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.7%
Social rents from council
8
6.35%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Sparkhill

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £245K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £190 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
Detached3£400,000£254
Semi-Detached8£245,000£180
Terraced47£190,000£197
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£303,000£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£270,000£195,000
2026£450,000£302,500£185,000
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£235£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£242£202
2026£182£180£205
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 3LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 3LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 202553, Lea Road, Birmingham, B11 3LTTerracedFreehold£119,500
10 Nov 202517, Dolphin Road, Birmingham, B11 3LSTerracedFreehold£210,000
13 Aug 202563, Dolphin Road, Birmingham, B11 3LSTerracedFreehold£141,000
12 May 202577, Dolphin Road, Birmingham, B11 3LSTerracedFreehold£190,000
08 Oct 202529, Mountford Street, Birmingham, B11 3LZTerracedFreehold£121,000

Schools

In the B11 3LT postcode area, located within Sparkhill North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 3LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGreet Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryArden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 3LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 3LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKhan's One Stop238 Warwick Road, Birmingham, B11 2NDWalking directions to Khan's One Stop
0.2 miMukhtar's528- 532 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4AJWalking directions to Mukhtar's
0.2 miMohammed's Lifestyle Express417 Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, B11 2QJWalking directions to Mohammed's Lifestyle Express
0.3 miAzad479;481;483 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4LEWalking directions to Azad
0.3 miChaudary News397 Warwick Road, Birmingham, B11 2LSWalking directions to Chaudary News

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 3LT, 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 NorthE02001908
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 082FE01033643
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 3LT

Is B11 3LT (Sparkhill North) safe?

The area around B11 3LT records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3LT?

The median sale price around B11 3LT in Sparkhill North is £192,500 (about £190 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B11 3LT?

There are 20 schools close to B11 3LT, including Greet Primary School (Requires improvement), Arden Primary School (Good) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B11 3LT?

The closest station to B11 3LT is Small Heath, about 1,155 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 3LT?

B11 3LT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B11 3LT (Sparkhill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 3LT 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).