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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 average crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 £39,881 per year. There are 9 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

124

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

65.03(+68%)

Vehicle crime

11.92(+83%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.24(+40%)

Other theft

8.32(+46%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.32(-32%)

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

Median price£175,000

Price per sq ft£195

Sales (last 12 months)51

Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £215K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alum Rock over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	15	£193,000	£219	£116,050	£169,000	£232,500	£262,000
Terraced	36	£171,500	£187	£89,230	£136,000	£201,250	£240,213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alum Rock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alum Rock.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£121,500	£99,500
2017	£60,000	£116,000	£110,000
2018	£74,000	£127,500	£120,000
2019	£67,250	£125,000	£120,000
2020	£49,500	£125,000	£127,750
2021	£51,000	£145,500	£145,500
2022	—	£156,000	£165,000
2023	£40,000	£165,500	£157,500
2024	£55,000	£175,000	£170,000
2025	£43,000	£190,000	£175,000
2026	—	£232,500	£154,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alum Rock.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£150	£117
2017	£114	£138	£126
2018	£129	£155	£134
2019	£83	£146	£129
2020	£151	£182	£147
2021	£139	£171	£154
2022	—	£178	£173
2023	£143	£208	£173
2024	£105	£199	£186
2025	£44	£222	£194
2026	—	£216	£195

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575

Band B£1,838

Band C£2,100

Band D£2,363

Band E£2,888

Band F£3,413

Band G£3,938

Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Alum Rock ward.

Local councillors

Nosheen Khalid

Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Shaukat Mahmood