Postcode B8 1HJ 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 high crime levels, with around 100.7 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.9% 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 194 ft away from B8 1HJ.
Saltley West near B8 1HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 1HJ postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.