Postcode B8 1QJ 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 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is 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 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from B8 1QJ.
Washwood Heath near B8 1QJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 1QJ postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 12 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.