Postcode B8 1NY is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Washwood Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from B8 1NY.
Washwood Heath near B8 1NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £161,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £172,500 |
10 years price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 1NY postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.