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About

Alum Rock is a ward located in the eastern part of Birmingham, UK. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses and smaller apartment buildings. It is known for its strong South Asian community, reflected in local businesses, shops, and cultural events. The ward includes several places of worship, serving diverse religious groups.

Alum Rock Road is the main commercial strip, lined with independent retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to central Birmingham and nearby neighbourhoods. Green spaces like Brookvale Park provide recreational opportunities for residents. The ward has faced challenges with urban regeneration but remains a busy and functional part of the city.

Area overview

On average Alum Rock has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 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 of residents in Alum Rock is £30,721 per year. There are 12 schools in Alum Rock: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

27.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Alum Rock Population

28,018

Population density

9,905.6 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£270,000	£198,000	£230,000	£310,000	£342,000
Flats	2	£66,500	£45,350	£54,750	£78,250	£87,650
Semi-Detached	11	£175,000	£135,000	£153,000	£223,500	£250,000
Terraced	49	£180,000	£94,000	£145,000	£198,000	£244,000

10 years price trend in Alum Rock

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail