Postcode B8 1QH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Duddeston 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 1,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from B8 1QH.
Washwood Heath near B8 1QH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.9 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.9 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 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 | 1 | £43,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £194,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 1QH postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1QH
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Mushtaq's | Birmingham, B8 3QE | Walking directions to Mushtaq's |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.