Postcode B8 1QB 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 Aston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 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 11.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 228 ft away from B8 1QB.
Washwood Heath near B8 1QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.9 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 1 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
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 1QB postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1QB
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Ariana Fresh Naan | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan |
| 0.4 mi | Green Halal Supermarket | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2XL | Walking directions to Green Halal Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.