Postcode B8 1LD 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 Duddeston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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 28.9% 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 20 ft away from B8 1LD.
Saltley West near B8 1LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.5 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley 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 1LD postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1LL | Walking directions to Al Halal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sonar Bangla | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to Sonar Bangla |
| 0.2 mi | La Calin | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to La Calin |
| 0.2 mi | Pak Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JA | Walking directions to Pak Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Rock General Store Ltd | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HZ | Walking directions to Rock General Store Ltd |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.