Property profile

162 Highfield RoadSaltley

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Estimated sale price

£120,000

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £105 per sq ft
£140 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£35 per sq ft (+33%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Alum Rock
£55,000Estimate vs local median: +£67,000 (+121%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area81 m² / 872 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection08 Mar 2022

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£193,000£219
Terraced36£171,500£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alum Rock

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alum Rock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alum Rock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Nov 2025131, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B8 3QFTerracedFreehold£170,000
22 Aug 2025135, Highfield Road, Birmingham, B8 3QFTerracedFreehold£175,000
30 Sept 202524, Salisbury Road, Birmingham, B8 1STSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
11 Jun 20263, Lime Cottage, 19, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SRTerracedFreehold£138,000
21 Apr 20263, Lime Cottage, 19, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SRTerracedFreehold£121,250

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for B8 3QS

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Overview

Postcode B8 3QS is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Washwood Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Washwood Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.6%

Approximately 41.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from B8 3QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Washwood Heath near B8 3QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 3QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 3QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWard End ParkLargeWalking directions to Ward End Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
7,103.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.95(+65%)
Other theft
22.05(+288%)
Shoplifting
12.68(+46%)
Vehicle crime
10.47(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.27(-23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
197
55.18%
African
39
10.92%
British
33
9.24%
Other Asian
20
5.6%
Other
18
5.04%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
124
43.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
18.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.23%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
31.86%
Other social rented
28
24.78%
Social rents from council
19
16.81%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.73%
Total households: 113

Schools

In the B8 3QS postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 3QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHighfield Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryHighfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLeigh Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 3QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMushtaq'sBirmingham, B8 3QEWalking directions to Mushtaq's
0.2 miAriana Fresh NaanAston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJWalking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan
0.2 miWaheed GrocersAston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJWalking directions to Waheed Grocers
0.2 miTaz's Convenience StoreWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RHWalking directions to Taz's Convenience Store
0.2 miShango'sWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RNWalking directions to Shango's