Postcode B8 1HE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltley West is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 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 2,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from B8 1HE.
Saltley West near B8 1HE 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 2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £190,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £31,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 1HE postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iqbal & Sons | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1NH | Walking directions to Iqbal & Sons |
| 0.1 mi | Rock General Store Ltd | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HZ | Walking directions to Rock General Store Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Hamza Halal Meat | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Hamza Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Wahid Supermarkets | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Wahid Supermarkets |
| 0.1 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.