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B8 3BB

Parkfield Road

Alum Rock

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Overview

Postcode B8 3BB 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 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Saltley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 287 ft away from B8 3BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Saltley East near B8 3BB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 3BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park
1 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 3BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAdderley ParkMediumWalking directions to Adderley Park
0.2 miAlexander ParkSmallWalking directions to Alexander Park

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
5,167.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.36(+35%)
Vehicle crime
11.78(+81%)
Public order
7.85(+30%)
Other theft
6.54(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.89(-45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
219
59.35%
Bangladeshi
44
11.92%
African
25
6.78%
Other Asian
17
4.61%
British
14
3.79%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
30.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
23.9%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
30
32.97%
Owns with a mortgage
24
26.37%
Owns outright
18
19.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
10.99%
Social rents from council
5
5.49%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Alum Rock

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £215K

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.

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-Detached15£193,000£219
Terraced36£171,500£187

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£190,000£175,000
2026£232,500£154,000
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£194
2026£216£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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Flat 42, Cardinal House, 55, Bridge Road, Birmingham, B8 3STFlatsLeasehold£35,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 39, Cardinal House, 55, Bridge Road, Birmingham, B8 3STFlatsLeasehold£35,000
15 May 2025Flat 2, Cardinal House, 55, Bridge Road, Birmingham, B8 3STOtherLeasehold£18,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 20, Cardinal House, 55, Bridge Road, Birmingham, B8 3STFlatsLeasehold£25,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 19, Cardinal House, 55, Bridge Road, Birmingham, B8 3STFlatsLeasehold£25,000

Schools

In the B8 3BB postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 3BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryParkfield Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryShaw Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 3BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressSt Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miYousafClodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SNWalking directions to Yousaf
0.3 miPrime SupermarketAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DHWalking directions to Prime Supermarket
0.3 miAnna Store97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DEWalking directions to Anna Store
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4URWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 3BB, 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 051GE01034932
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 3BB

Is B8 3BB (Saltley East) safe?

The area around B8 3BB records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near B8 3BB?

The median sale price around B8 3BB in Saltley East is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 3BB?

There are 20 schools close to B8 3BB, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Parkfield Community School (Outstanding) and Shaw Hill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B8 3BB?

The closest station to B8 3BB is Adderley Park, about 468 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 3BB?

B8 3BB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,944 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 3BB (Saltley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 3BB 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).