Postcode B11 3SW is located in a major urban area, within the Sparkhill area 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 median sale price in Sparkhill is £195,000 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £245,000. The nearest station is Small Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Sparkhill North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,356 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkhill North has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Sparkhill North is £36,038 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from B11 3SW.
Sparkhill North near B11 3SW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Sparkhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £425,000 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £260,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 48 | £188,750 | £186 |
| Flats | 2 | £111,000 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £77,500 | £270,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | — | £302,500 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £119 | £242 | £203 |
| 2026 | £182 | — | £180 | £186 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 3SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | 67, Baker Street, Birmingham, B11 4RP | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 85, Baker Street, Birmingham, B11 4RP | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 39, Blackford Road, Birmingham, B11 3SH | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 47, Blackford Road, Birmingham, B11 3SH | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 86, Castleford Road, Birmingham, B11 3SN | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the B11 3SW postcode area, located within Sparkhill North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Mar 2023. | |
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Mar 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Arden Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2019. | |
Arden Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | City of Birmingham School | Pupil referral unit | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
City of Birmingham School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B11 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mukhtar's | 528- 532 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4AJ | Walking directions to Mukhtar's |
| 0.2 mi | Azad | 479;481;483 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4LE | Walking directions to Azad |
| 0.2 mi | Khan's One Stop | 238 Warwick Road, Birmingham, B11 2ND | Walking directions to Khan's One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Mohammed's Lifestyle Express | 417 Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, B11 2QJ | Walking directions to Mohammed's Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tahir Food Store | 118 Medlicott Road, Birmingham, B11 1UB | Walking directions to Tahir Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B11 3SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bushra Bi
Sparkhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Rashad Mahmood
Sparkhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Tahir Ali
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B11 3SW 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 possession of weapons.
The median sale price around B11 3SW in Sparkhill is £195,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B11 3SW, including English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good), Arden Primary School (Good) and City of Birmingham School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B11 3SW is Small Heath, about 1,202 m away.
B11 3SW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 3SW 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).