Postcode B8 3BF is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock area 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 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 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 0.5 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 755 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Bordesley Green North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from B8 3BF.
Bordesley Green North near B8 3BF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £201,500 | £221 |
| Terraced | 32 | £174,000 | £202 |
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 | £194,000 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £195 |
| 2026 | — | £228 | £195 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 10, Alexander Way, Birmingham, B8 3BF | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 92, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NN | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 3, Bell Drive, Birmingham, B8 3BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 7, Graham Road, Birmingham, B8 3BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 46, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NL | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the B8 3BF postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 11 primary and 5 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Parkfield Community School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2023. | |
Parkfield Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Shaw Hill Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2017. | |
Shaw Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Mar 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
The Rosary Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2024
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
| 0.3 mi | Umar's | Kellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ | Walking directions to Umar's |
| 0.4 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Potha General Store | Gowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJ | Walking directions to Potha General Store |
| 0.4 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 3BF, 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 3BF records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B8 3BF in Alum Rock is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 3BF, including Parkfield Community School (Outstanding), Shaw Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B8 3BF is Adderley Park, about 736 m away.
B8 3BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 755 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 3BF 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).