Postcode B8 1NG 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 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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 per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from B8 1NG.
Saltley West near B8 1NG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £193,000 | £219 |
| Terraced | 36 | £171,500 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1NG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 54, Ellesmere Road, Birmingham, B8 1NG | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 70, Ellesmere Road, Birmingham, B8 1NG | Terraced | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 1, Ellesmere Road, Birmingham, B8 1NE | Other | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 1, Ellesmere Road, Birmingham, B8 1NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 155, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the B8 1NG postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1NG
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Hamza Halal Meat | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Hamza Halal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Wahid Supermarkets | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Wahid Supermarkets |
| 0.2 mi | Pak Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JA | Walking directions to Pak Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 1NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nosheen Khalid
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaukat Mahmood
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 1NG records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B8 1NG in Saltley West is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 1NG, including Adderley Nursery School (Outstanding), Highfield Nursery School (Good) and St Saviour's C of E Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 1NG is Adderley Park, about 618 m away.
B8 1NG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,910 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 1NG 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).