Postcode report
B11 3DG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About B11 3DG: area rating, property, schools and local change
B11 3DG is a postcode in Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B11 3DG, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B11 3DG are property market signals and housing, 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 3DG is based on Birmingham 097 Census 2021. It covers 11,110 residents, 6,376 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 11% 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 2/10.
For property prices near B11 3DG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £226k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B11 3DG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 3DG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B11 3DG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 45 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 3DG
Is B11 3DG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% 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 3DG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B11 3DG?
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 3DG?
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 3DG?
LocaleIQ matched B11 3DG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B11 3DG?
The latest median sold price is £226k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B11 3DG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 45 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.