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B11 4DL

Greswolde Road

Sparkhill

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Overview

Postcode B11 4DL 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 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Shire Country Park Greet Mill Meadows.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Sparkhill South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Sparkhill South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from B11 4DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Sparkhill South near B11 4DL 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B11 4DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hall Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hall Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B11 4DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Shire Country Park Greet Mill MeadowsLargeWalking directions to The Shire Country Park Greet Mill Meadows
0.3 miShire Country Park Blackberry WayLargeWalking directions to Shire Country Park Blackberry Way

Area Profile

Population
487
Population density
13,453 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.03(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.45(+30%)
Other theft
7.78(+37%)
Robbery
6.11(+299%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
357
73.61%
Other
30
6.19%
Other Asian
29
5.98%
Indian
27
5.57%
African
10
2.06%
Total population: 485

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
122
33.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
20.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
13.85%
Level 3 (A level)
44
12.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
32.48%
Owns with a mortgage
35
29.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.5%
Other social rented
5
4.27%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 4DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 4DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202576, Greswolde Road, Birmingham, B11 4DLTerracedFreehold£200,000
26 Mar 202546, Greswolde Road, Birmingham, B11 4DLTerracedFreehold£175,000
30 Jul 202547, Greswolde Road, Birmingham, B11 4DJTerracedFreehold£205,000
15 Apr 202699, Nansen Road, Birmingham, B11 4DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
28 Jul 2025102, Nansen Road, Birmingham, B11 4DTTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B11 4DL postcode area, located within Sparkhill South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B11 4DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySpringfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableCity of Birmingham SchoolPupil referral unit

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 4DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B11 4DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEast & WestStratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4DNWalking directions to East & West
0.1 miHalal Supermarket753-770 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4DGWalking directions to Halal Supermarket
0.1 miAl-Sa'ad762 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4BPWalking directions to Al-Sa'ad
0.1 miMedina Supermarket800-804 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4BSWalking directions to Medina Supermarket
0.1 miChaudhryStratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4BPWalking directions to Chaudhry

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 4DL, 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 143DE01009393
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B11 4DL

Is B11 4DL (Sparkhill South) safe?

The area around B11 4DL records about 101 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 4DL?

The median sale price around B11 4DL in Sparkhill South is £192,500 (about £190 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B11 4DL?

There are 20 schools close to B11 4DL, including Springfield Primary Academy (Good), St John's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and City of Birmingham School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B11 4DL?

The closest station to B11 4DL is Hall Green, about 1,479 m away.

How deprived is the area around B11 4DL?

B11 4DL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B11 4DL (Sparkhill South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B11 4DL 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).