Postcode B11 4PL 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 Sparkbrook South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year. The nearest station is Small Heath, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larches Green Park.
Sparkbrook South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sparkbrook South is £33,742 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B11 4PL.
Sparkbrook South near B11 4PL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Small Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Small Heath |
| 0.8 mi | Moseley Village | N/A | Walking directions to Moseley Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Larches Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larches Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Balsall Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to Balsall Heath Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pickwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Pickwick Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 50 | £177,500 | £216 |
| Flats | 2 | £73,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B11 4PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 84, Wilton Road, Birmingham, B11 4PP | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 195, Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8HB | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 310, Clifton Road, Birmingham, B12 8RS | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 33, Wilton Road, Birmingham, B11 4PX | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 274, Clifton Road, Birmingham, B12 8RU | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 |
In the B11 4PL postcode area, located within Sparkbrook South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B11 4PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kashmir Supermarket | 132;134 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AQ | Walking directions to Kashmir Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | 108 Arabic Shop | 108 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AF | Walking directions to 108 Arabic Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Nagyal Supermarket | Esme Road, Birmingham, B12 8AN | Walking directions to Nagyal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Azad | 479;481;483 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4LE | Walking directions to Azad |
| 0.2 mi | Al Madinah Mini Market | Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LD | Walking directions to Al Madinah Mini Market |
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 4PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamil Khan
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Raihaan Abbas
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East - Elected 7 May 2026
Tahir Ali
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B11 4PL records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B11 4PL in Sparkbrook South is £178,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B11 4PL, including Nelson Mandela School (Outstanding), Clifton Primary School (Good) and Anderton Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B11 4PL is Small Heath, about 1,289 m away.
B11 4PL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,453 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 4PL 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).