Postcode B8 1BT is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.1 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 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kingston Hill Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.7% 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 314 ft away from B8 1BT.
Saltley West near B8 1BT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.7 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.8 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Garrison Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Garrison Lane Park |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nechells
In the B8 1BT postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Griffins | Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BT | Walking directions to Griffins |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | St Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Towpath Close, Birmingham, B9 4QA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4LG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | University Locks Co-op | 50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJ | Walking directions to University Locks Co-op |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.