Postcode B8 1AD is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from B8 1AD.
Saltley West near B8 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.7 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.8 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Garrison Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Garrison Lane Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £457,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 42 | £152,500 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £147,000 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £141,500 | £175,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £155,950 | £135,000 | £112,800 |
| 2019 | £162,000 | £150,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £193,000 | £132,000 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £275,000 | £337,500 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £415,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £259,000 | £163,500 |
| 2024 | £229,248 | £178,000 | £168,000 |
| 2025 | £233,998 | £243,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £129,000 | £208,000 | £241,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £170 | £132 |
| 2017 | £269 | £188 | £124 |
| 2018 | £281 | £187 | £136 |
| 2019 | £320 | £198 | £254 |
| 2020 | £359 | £249 | £177 |
| 2021 | £351 | £203 | £314 |
| 2022 | £410 | £373 | £384 |
| 2023 | £364 | £261 | £177 |
| 2024 | £382 | £225 | £208 |
| 2025 | £362 | £293 | £217 |
| 2026 | £204 | £253 | £228 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1AD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 2026 | 5 - 7, Garland Street, Birmingham, B9 4DE | Other | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Unit 1, Century Park, Birmingham, B9 4NZ | Other | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Unit 26, Century Park, Birmingham, B9 4NZ | Other | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Unit 27, Century Park, Birmingham, B9 4NZ | Other | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 6, 24, Artillery Street, Birmingham, B9 4QH | Flats | Leasehold | £135,500 |
In the B8 1AD postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Towpath Close, Birmingham, B9 4QA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Griffins | Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BT | Walking directions to Griffins |
| 0.4 mi | International Foods | Birmingham, B9 4QP | Walking directions to International Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 270 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B10 0XA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0XA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 1AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi
Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 1AD records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B8 1AD in Saltley West is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 1AD, including Adderley Primary School (Good), Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (Good) and Wyndcliffe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 1AD is Adderley Park, about 654 m away.
B8 1AD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 1AD is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi (Green Party).