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About

Alum Rock is a residential area in east Birmingham, centred along its main thoroughfare of the same name. The ward is primarily made up of Victorian and interwar terraced housing, with some more modern developments and local shopping parades serving the community. It is a densely populated neighbourhood with a number of schools and places of worship, reflecting the needs of its residents. The area is well-connected by several major bus routes along Alum Rock Road and Washwood Heath Road.

A notable local landmark is the Saltley Gas Holders, large, historic industrial structures that are a visible part of the skyline. The ward includes several green spaces, including Brookvale Park and its lake, which offers recreational space. Alum Rock Road itself functions as a significant local high street with a variety of independent businesses and shops catering to daily needs. The area has direct road links to the city centre and the M6 motorway via the Aston Expressway.

Area overview

On average Alum Rock has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alum Rock is £39,886 per year. There are 12 schools in Alum Rock: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alum Rock is home to around 28,018 people, with a population density of about 9,905.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alum Rock Population
28,018
Population density
9,905.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.42(+74%)
Vehicle crime
10.14(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.35(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.24(-19%)
Other theft
7.6(+33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
16,836
60.09%
African
2,246
8.02%
Bangladeshi
1,974
7.05%
Other Asian
1,860
6.64%
Other
1,339
4.78%
Total population: 28,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
7,378
37.22%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,651
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
2,703
13.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,687
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,350
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 19,824

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,096
29.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,430
20.14%
Owns with a mortgage
1,408
19.83%
Other social rented
1,183
16.66%
Social rents from council
704
9.92%
Total households: 7,100

Property prices in Alum Rock

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alum Rock in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alum Rock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£190,000
Flats1£43,000
Semi-Detached6£194,000
Terraced48£175,000

10 years median price trend in Alum Rock

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alum Rock.

All postcodes in Alum Rock

B81NQ

Ellesmere Road

B81QB

Chartist Road

B81TD

Bridge Road

B83TD

College Road

B81DU

Hams Road

B81HJ

St Saviours Road

B83BS

Ludlow Road

B83HR

Farndon Road

B83NH

Kellington Close

B81JW

Pembroke Way

B81BH

Aston Church Road

B81DB

Duddeston Drive

B81NB

Ralph Road

B81PB

Wright Road

B81QJ

Bennetts Road

B83LB

Kimberley Avenue

B81ED

Adderley Road

B81LE

Alum Rock

B83DU

Rockville Road

B83TQ

College Road

B81HW

St Saviours Road

B81PA

Nigel Road

B81RQ

Washwood Heath Road

B83AL

Anthony Road

B83AR

Alum Rock

B83EE

Jephcott Grove

B83HH

Clipston Road

B83JX

Tarry Road

B83QN

Glenpark Road

B83SJ

College Road

B81HL

St Saviours Road

B83AJ

Anthony Road

B83ET

Belchers Lane

B83LP

Sunnydene

B83NE

Watson Road

B83NU

Alum Rock Road

B83TG

College Road

B81DQ

Dereham Close

B81NF

Ellesmere Road

B81NH

Alum Rock Road

B81RU

Havelock Road

B83JH

Tarry Road

B83JW

Mendip Avenue

B81DR

Ash Road

B81PR

Phillimore Road

B81RL

Washwood Heath Road

B83DR

Alum Rock Road

B83HW

Foxton Road

B83JZ

Harts Road

B83LL

Fernbank Road

B83QH

Glenpark Road

B81TA

Heartlands Place

B81LW

George Arthur Road

B81RR

Washwood Heath Road

B81SP

Malthouse Lane

B83AY

Parkfield Road

B83LD

Nansen Road

B83SP

Couchman Road

B81LT

Reginald Road

B81NS

Wright Road

B81PE

Wright Road

B81QL

Membury Road

B83BH

Alum Rock Road

B83LS

Parkway

B83PD

Brookhill Road

B83ED

Jephcott Road

B83HL

Hazelbeach Road

B83JF

Mendip Road

B83PH

Ward End Park Road

B83SF

Anthony Road

B81EU

Alum Rock Road

B81JL

Crawford Street

B81SU

Berry Road

B81TE

Hartopp Road

B83TE

Bridge Road

B81DJ

Ash Road

B81DL

Industrial Estate

B83AN

Anthony Road

B83JT

Nansen Road

B83QE

Highfield Road

B81AF

Clarel Avenue

B81EA

Charles Close

B81JE

Clayton Road

B81JG

Gate Street

B83BX

Alderson Road

B83BZ

Farndon Road

B83HF

Naseby Road

B81BZ

Alum Rock

B81HQ

St Saviours Road

B83BY

Ludlow Road

B83QR

Highfield Road

B83BQ

Graham Road

B83EB

Jephcott Road

B81NE

Ellesmere Road

B83QX

Highfield Road

B81HZ

Alum Rock Road

B81RT

Havelock Road

B83AX

Parkfield Road

B83EG

Fernhurst Road

B83JG

Gowan Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.