Postcode B8 3AE is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bordesley Green North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexander Park.
Bordesley Green North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bordesley Green North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from B8 3AE.
Bordesley Green North near B8 3AE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 106, Hancock Road, Birmingham, B8 3AE | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 100, Hancock Road, Birmingham, B8 3AE | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 110, Ludlow Road, Birmingham, B8 3BS | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 43, Underhill Road, Birmingham, B8 3AH | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 54, Ludlow Road, Birmingham, B8 3BY | Terraced | Freehold | £86,920 |
In the B8 3AE postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Umar's | Kellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ | Walking directions to Umar's |
| 0.4 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
| 0.4 mi | Potha General Store | Gowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJ | Walking directions to Potha General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Super Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3NU | Walking directions to Super Supermarket |
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 3AE, 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 3AE records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around B8 3AE in Bordesley Green North 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 3AE, including Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East (Outstanding), Shaw Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and Parkfield Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 3AE is Adderley Park, about 984 m away.
B8 3AE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,551 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 3AE 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).