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B8 1DL

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Alum Rock

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Overview

Postcode B8 1DL is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bordesley Green North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130 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 Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bordesley Green North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bordesley Green North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 110 ft away from B8 1DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley Green North near B8 1DL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 1DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park
0.6 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 1DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAdderley ParkMediumWalking directions to Adderley Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
866.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.46(+56%)
Vehicle crime
17.32(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.38(+97%)
Burglary
7.92(+95%)
Public order
6.75(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
152
45.37%
African
80
23.88%
Other
25
7.46%
British
18
5.37%
Other Asian
10
2.99%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
47.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
40.22%
Owns outright
27
29.35%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.87%
Other social rented
8
8.7%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.52%
Total households: 92

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202646, Hams Road, Birmingham, B8 1DTTerracedFreehold£173,000
29 Apr 2026121, Ash Road, Birmingham, B8 1DPTerracedFreehold£90,000
23 Feb 2026208, St Saviours Road, Birmingham, B8 1HATerracedFreehold£216,500
21 May 2026215, College Road, Birmingham, B8 3THSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
17 Oct 202599, Bowyer Road, Birmingham, B8 1EYTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the B8 1DL postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 1DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableR.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational CentreOther independent special school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryAdderley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHamd House SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 1DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAnna Store97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DEWalking directions to Anna Store
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressSt Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4URWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miIqbal & SonsAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1NHWalking directions to Iqbal & Sons
0.5 miRock General Store LtdAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HZWalking directions to Rock General Store Ltd

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B8 1DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nosheen Khalid

Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Shaukat Mahmood

Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardAlum RockE05011120
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bordesley Green NorthE02001884
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 058GE01034935
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 1DL

Is B8 1DL (Bordesley Green North) safe?

The area around B8 1DL records about 130 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.

What is the average house price near B8 1DL?

The median sale price around B8 1DL in Bordesley Green North is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 1DL?

There are 20 schools close to B8 1DL, including R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre, Adderley Primary School (Good) and Hamd House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B8 1DL?

The closest station to B8 1DL is Adderley Park, about 175 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 1DL?

B8 1DL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 1DL (Bordesley Green North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 1DL 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).