Postcode B8 1PD 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 88.6 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 1,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.9% 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 0 ft away from B8 1PD.
Washwood Heath near B8 1PD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.9 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
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 1PD 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 1PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shango's | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RN | Walking directions to Shango's |
| 0.1 mi | Taz's Convenience Store | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RH | Walking directions to Taz's Convenience Store |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.