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B8 1NS

Wright Road

Alum Rock

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Overview

Postcode B8 1NS 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.1 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 Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Saltley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.6%

Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from B8 1NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Saltley East near B8 1NS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 1NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park
0.8 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
20,727.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.25(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.97(+105%)
Vehicle crime
14.49(+123%)
Other theft
10.14(+78%)
Drugs
8.69(+224%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
264
57.39%
African
46
10%
Bangladeshi
36
7.83%
British
27
5.87%
Other Asian
24
5.22%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
34.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.45%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
28
27.45%
Owns with a mortgage
27
26.47%
Owns outright
21
20.59%
Social rents from council
9
8.82%
Other social rented
9
8.82%
Total households: 102

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 202593, Wright Road, Birmingham, B8 1NSTerracedFreehold£225,000
18 Jun 2025109, Wright Road, Birmingham, B8 1NSTerracedFreehold£100,000
13 Mar 202630, Phillimore Road, Birmingham, B8 1PRTerracedFreehold£170,000
23 May 2025119, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 1RUTerracedFreehold£158,860
11 Dec 202535, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SATerracedFreehold£162,000

Schools

In the B8 1NS postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 1NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryHighfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Saviour's C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHighfield Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 1NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRock General Store LtdAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HZWalking directions to Rock General Store Ltd
0.1 miIqbal & SonsAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1NHWalking directions to Iqbal & Sons
0.1 miMushtaq'sBirmingham, B8 3QEWalking directions to Mushtaq's
0.2 miPak SupermarketAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JAWalking directions to Pak Supermarket
0.2 miHamza Halal MeatHavelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QXWalking directions to Hamza Halal Meat

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 1NS, 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)Saltley EastE02001877
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 051BE01009483
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 1NS

Is B8 1NS (Saltley East) safe?

The area around B8 1NS records about 125 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near B8 1NS?

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

What schools are near B8 1NS?

There are 20 schools close to B8 1NS, including Highfield Nursery School (Good), St Saviour's C of E Primary School (Good) and Highfield Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B8 1NS?

The closest station to B8 1NS is Adderley Park, about 955 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 1NS?

B8 1NS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 431 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 1NS (Saltley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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