Postcode report
B11 1RE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About B11 1RE: area rating, property, schools and local change
B11 1RE is a postcode in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B11 1RE, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B11 1RE are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B11 1RE is based on Birmingham 071 Census 2021. It covers 8,625 residents, 4,595 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 26% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 57% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near B11 1RE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £226k from 24 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B11 1RE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B11 1RE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B11 1RE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 53 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B11 1RE
Is B11 1RE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B11 1RE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B11 1RE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B11 1RE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B11 1RE?
LocaleIQ matched B11 1RE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B11 1RE?
The latest median sold price is £226k based on 24 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B11 1RE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 53 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.