Postcode B8 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock 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 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltley West is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.6% 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 of residents in Saltley West is £30,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 93 ft away from B8 1AF.
Saltley West near B8 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £161,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £172,500 |
10 years price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 1AF postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.