Postcode B8 1TD 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from B8 1TD.
Saltley West near B8 1TD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.8 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £193,000 | £219 |
| Terraced | 36 | £171,500 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £190,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | — | £232,500 | £154,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £194 |
| 2026 | — | £216 | £195 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 11, Hartopp Road, Birmingham, B8 1TE | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 99, Bowyer Road, Birmingham, B8 1EY | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 107, Bowyer Road, Birmingham, B8 1EY | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 208, St Saviours Road, Birmingham, B8 1HA | Terraced | Freehold | £216,500 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 215, College Road, Birmingham, B8 3TH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the B8 1TD postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Anna Store | 97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DE | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.2 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
| 0.3 mi | Wahid Supermarkets | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Wahid Supermarkets |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 1TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nosheen Khalid
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaukat Mahmood
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 1TD records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B8 1TD in Saltley West is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 1TD, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Parkfield Community School (Outstanding) and R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 1TD is Adderley Park, about 371 m away.
B8 1TD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,910 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 1TD 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).