Fountain Blue
1561 Pike Rd,
Birmingham, AL 35218
$715 - $800
1-2 Beds
Ensley
Birmingham, AL
Ensley - Birmingham, AL Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
The Ensley neighborhood on Birmingham's west side combines an urban setting with a unique agricultural focus designed to bring not only fresh produce, but entrepreneurship to one of the oldest communities in the city. With room for garden spots and produce markets along the 20th Street Corridor, Ensley lies approximately 10 minutes away from downtown Birmingham. Family-sized apartments and studio apartments in Ensley welcome residents in the southwestern area of the neighborhood along Avenue E. Locals know they can indulge in authentic soul food at Sumthin Good Soul Food Restaurant. The popular IZabella's Italian Sandwiches food truck offers raved-about bites to grab for those on the go. For fun after sundown, ease over to Q's Bar and Grill for drinks and socializing.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ensley - Birmingham, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Ensley - Birmingham, AL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Ensley - Birmingham, AL are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Ensley - Birmingham, AL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Ensley - Birmingham, AL
Niche Reviews
8 Reviews
Current Resident
1 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
I have lived in Ensley for almost 3 years now. I have loved my stay and while I currently rent, would highly consider purchasing in this neighborhood.
Current Resident
6 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
I've lived in Ensley for 3 years now, and nothing bad has ever happened to me or my family. It's an alright place to live, and it's getting better, but it's still got a long way to go.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McWane Science Center
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Homewood Forest Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.