Postcode B8 1SX 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 high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltley East is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from B8 1SX.
Saltley East near B8 1SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 1SX postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bigshot Snooker Club | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | |
| 0.3 mi | Khan Brothers Pool Hall | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | |
| 0.3 mi | Shah Gee | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1SH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.