Postcode B8 1PB 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 very high crime levels, with around 120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.9 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 503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B8 1PB.
Washwood Heath near B8 1PB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 1 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1PB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 3, Lime Cottage, 19, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SR | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 3, Lime Cottage, 19, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SR | Terraced | Freehold | £121,250 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 203, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RN | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 38, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 38, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the B8 1PB postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Taz's Convenience Store | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RH | Walking directions to Taz's Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Shango's | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RN | Walking directions to Shango's |
| 0.1 mi | Waheed Grocers | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Waheed Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Ariana Fresh Naan | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan |
| 0.2 mi | Mushtaq's | Birmingham, B8 3QE | Walking directions to Mushtaq's |
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 1PB, 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 1PB records about 120 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B8 1PB in Washwood Heath 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 1PB, including Highfield Junior and Infant School (Good), Leigh Primary School (Good) and Highfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 1PB is Adderley Park, about 1,384 m away.
B8 1PB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 503 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 1PB 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).