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Alum Rock

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Alum Rock Population

28,018

Population density

9,905.6 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£190,000	£190,000	£190,000	£190,000	£190,000
Flats	1	£43,000	£43,000	£43,000	£43,000	£43,000
Semi-Detached	6	£194,000	£145,000	£190,000	£216,000	£250,500
Terraced	48	£175,000	£96,750	£150,000	£195,750	£244,750

10 years median price trend in Alum Rock

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Property prices in Alum Rock

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