Postcode B8 1RB is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltley East is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Saltley East is £30,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from B8 1RB.
Saltley East near B8 1RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.7 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 1 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
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 1RB postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | La Calin | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to La Calin |
| 0.1 mi | Sonar Bangla | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH | Walking directions to Sonar Bangla |
| 0.1 mi | Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1LL | Walking directions to Al Halal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Pak Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JA | Walking directions to Pak Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Rock General Store Ltd | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HZ | Walking directions to Rock General Store Ltd |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.