Postcode B8 1BG is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The median sale price in Alum Rock is £182,500 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,125 and £219,500. The nearest station is Duddeston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 431 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from B8 1BG.
Saltley East near B8 1BG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.8 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.9 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £201,500 | £221 |
| Terraced | 32 | £174,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| 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 | £194,000 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| 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 | £195 |
| 2026 | — | £228 | £195 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 200, Arley Road, Birmingham, B8 1QS | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 25, Membury Road, Birmingham, B8 1QN | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 53, Membury Road, Birmingham, B8 1QN | Terraced | Freehold | £142,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 75, Membury Road, Birmingham, B8 1QN | Terraced | Freehold | £162,500 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 120, Phillimore Road, Birmingham, B8 1PT | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the B8 1BG postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Saviour's C of E Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jan 2020. | |
St Saviour's C of E Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jan 2020
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Highfield Junior and Infant School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2019. | |
Highfield Junior and Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Jan 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Highfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
Highfield Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2014
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 1BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | La Calin | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to La Calin |
| 0.2 mi | Sonar Bangla | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to Sonar Bangla |
| 0.2 mi | Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1LL | Walking directions to Al Halal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Shango's | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RN | Walking directions to Shango's |
| 0.3 mi | Pak Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JA | Walking directions to Pak Supermarket |
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 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nosheen Khalid
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaukat Mahmood
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 1BG records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B8 1BG in Alum Rock is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 1BG, including St Saviour's C of E Primary School (Good), Highfield Junior and Infant School (Good) and Highfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B8 1BG is Duddeston, about 1,103 m away.
B8 1BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 431 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 1BG is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nosheen Khalid (Independent) and Shaukat Mahmood (Independent).