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B8 1SD

Havelock Road

Alum Rock

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Overview

Postcode B8 1SD is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock area 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 125.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The median sale price in Alum Rock is £182,500 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,125 and £219,500. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 431 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Saltley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.5%

Approximately 31.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from B8 1SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Saltley East near B8 1SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 1SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park
0.7 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 1SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAdderley ParkMediumWalking directions to Adderley Park

Area Profile

Population
434
Population density
10,663.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.25(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.97(+105%)
Vehicle crime
14.49(+123%)
Other theft
10.14(+78%)
Drugs
8.69(+224%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
243
56.38%
Bangladeshi
77
17.87%
Other Asian
29
6.73%
African
20
4.64%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
14
3.25%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
131
41.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
14.1%
Level 3 (A level)
30
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
24.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.31%
Social rents from council
28
21.54%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.08%
Other social rented
13
10%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Alum Rock

Median price: £182,500
Price per sq ft: £207
Sales (last 12 months): 50
Typical range (middle 50%): £162K – £220K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alum Rock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£201,500£221
Terraced32£174,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alum Rock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alum Rock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£121,500£99,500
2017£60,000£116,000£110,000
2018£74,000£127,500£120,000
2019£67,250£125,000£120,000
2020£49,500£125,000£127,750
2021£51,000£145,500£145,500
2022—£156,000£165,000
2023£40,000£165,500£157,500
2024£55,000£175,000£170,000
2025£43,000£194,000£172,500
2026—£220,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alum Rock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alum Rock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£150£117
2017£114£138£126
2018£129£155£134
2019£83£146£129
2020£151£182£147
2021£139£171£154
2022—£178£173
2023£143£208£173
2024£105£199£186
2025£44£222£195
2026—£228£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alum Rock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alum Rock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 202535, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SATerracedFreehold£162,000
11 Jul 202574, Phillimore Road, Birmingham, B8 1PSTerracedFreehold£120,000
11 Jun 2026120, Phillimore Road, Birmingham, B8 1PTTerracedFreehold£175,000
13 Mar 202630, Phillimore Road, Birmingham, B8 1PRTerracedFreehold£170,000
07 May 202622, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JBOtherFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the B8 1SD postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B8 1SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Saviour's C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.3 miNurseryAdderley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.3 miNurseryHighfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 1SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 1SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPak SupermarketAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1JAWalking directions to Pak Supermarket
0.1 miAl Halal Supermarket7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1LLWalking directions to Al Halal Supermarket
0.1 miRock General Store LtdAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HZWalking directions to Rock General Store Ltd
0.1 miLa CalinAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SHWalking directions to La Calin
0.1 miSonar BanglaAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SHWalking directions to Sonar Bangla

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B8 1SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nosheen Khalid

Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Shaukat Mahmood

Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardAlum RockE05011120
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Saltley EastE02001877
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 051BE01009483
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 1SD

Is B8 1SD (Saltley East) safe?

The area around B8 1SD records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B8 1SD?

The median sale price around B8 1SD in Alum Rock is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 1SD?

There are 20 schools close to B8 1SD, including St Saviour's C of E Primary School (Good), Adderley Nursery School (Outstanding) and Highfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B8 1SD?

The closest station to B8 1SD is Adderley Park, about 936 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 1SD?

B8 1SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 431 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 1SD (Saltley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 1SD is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nosheen Khalid (Independent) and Shaukat Mahmood (Independent).