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B11 3RH

Boscombe Road

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

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Overview

Postcode B11 3RH 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below 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 Tyseley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkhill South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Sparkhill South has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B11 3RH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Tyseley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 3RH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Tyseley

N/A

Walking directions to Tyseley
0.7 mi

Spring Road

N/A

Walking directions to Spring Road
0.9 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
512
Population density
18,963 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.96(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.22(+26%)
Public order
5.19(-14%)
Vehicle crime
4.03(-38%)
Drugs
2.88(+7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
229
44.47%
British
88
17.09%
Bangladeshi
87
16.89%
Other White
24
4.66%
Indian
23
4.47%
Total population: 515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
30.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
19.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
16.48%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
39.72%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.95%
Owns outright
30
21.28%
Other social rented
11
7.8%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.55%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £200K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£280,000£302
Terraced50£177,500£216
Flats2£73,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 3RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202543, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B11 3RQTerracedFreehold£197,000
12 Mar 202535, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B11 3RQTerracedFreehold£168,000
06 Feb 202652, Boscombe Road, Birmingham, B11 3RJTerracedFreehold£180,000
22 Jan 2026112, Boscombe Road, Birmingham, B11 3RJTerracedFreehold£76,000
27 Mar 202636, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B11 3RGTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 3RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAl-Ameen Primary SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryYardleys SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAl-Furqan Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 3RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 3RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparBirmingham, B11 3FTWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSnackshopReddings Lane, Birmingham, B11 3HDWalking directions to Snackshop
0.2 miChaudary News397 Warwick Road, Birmingham, B11 2LSWalking directions to Chaudary News
0.5 miMaini Discount StoreSpring Road, Birmingham, B11 3QUWalking directions to Maini Discount Store

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

Local councillors

Jamil Khan

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Raihaan Abbas

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

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
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sparkhill SouthE02007040
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 143AE01034954
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 3RH

Is B11 3RH (Sparkhill South) safe?

The area around B11 3RH records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3RH?

The median sale price around B11 3RH in Sparkhill South is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B11 3RH?

There are 18 schools close to B11 3RH, including Al-Ameen Primary School, Yardleys School (Good) and Al-Furqan Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B11 3RH?

The closest station to B11 3RH is Tyseley, about 660 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 3RH?

B11 3RH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,389 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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